Being over the second apron, the Cleveland Cavaliers were never going to be massive players in the free agency frenzy. For whatever it is worth to them, the entire process as a whole was mostly a dud during the 2025 offseason.
Despite the obvious drawbacks they entered the experience with, there was a feeling they still walked away as winners when Larry Nance Jr. agreed to come back to the Cavaliers on a one-year, veteran minimum. The returning big man was touted as a key addition to stabilize the frontcourt behind Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen.