CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers barely survived a stormy season and then watched the NBA's postseason from afar.
They'll be big players again Thursday night.
With the 5th and 26th picks in the draft, the Cavaliers can add quality talent to a young team now under the direction of new coach John Beilein. He, along with the players selected, will transition to the pro game.
While Cleveland's fans were deeply disappointed the Cavs couldn't conjure more magic and win the lottery for the fifth time since 2003 and have a chance at Zion Williamson, Ja Morant or RJ Barrett — the consensus Big Three in the 2019 class — Beilein was satisfied.