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The missing piece the Cavaliers let get away would be a game changer now

The Cleveland Cavaliers have had an impressive run constructing the current roster, but it has not been perfect.

In a new power ranking, the Cavs' front office ranked fifth among all 30 franchises. With timely trades and bold moves, Cleveland's President of Basketball Operations, Koby Altman, has proven himself a talented roster builder. Though Altman has constructed a perennial contender in the Eastern Conference, the Cavaliers' biggest mistake still haunts them.

Now an NBA champion, Isaiah Hartenstein was a member of the Cavaliers before being let go by the franchise in 2021. Joining Clevleand mid-way through the 2020-21 season, Hartenstein averaged 8.