The Cleveland Cavaliers were served a loud reminder by ESPN of how little wiggle room they have with their current championship core if things do not work out. The message was clear: the future is bright, but the opportunity for change is minimal.
ESPN published their annual NBA Future Power Rankings. The Cavaliers held a powerful position, ranking fourth among all teams in the league. However, there was one notable category that did stick out in the process.
Despite their players (ranked third) and management (ranked sixth) helping to contribute to their prominent spot on the list, there were marks which were much lower.