Los Angeles Lakers big JaVale McGee blocks a shot. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
The Cleveland Cavaliers reportedly acquired JaVale McGee via trade with the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday.
The Cleveland Cavaliers haven’t been too active in free agency, aside from reported signings of undrafted free agent forward Lamar Stevens via two-way deal and recently picking up the undrafted Charles Matthews, a guard/wing.
On Sunday, though, the Wine and Gold and general manager Koby Altman made an understandable move.
Cleveland had a clear need for a backup 5 with Tristan Thompson reportedly signing via unrestricted free agency with the Boston Celtics on Saturday, and as a result, Cleveland did at least get one.