By james art The Cavaliers have set their roster to open the season.
The Cavs and new head coach Kenny Atkinson open the 2024-25 season Wednesday night in Toronto. Their first home game is Friday night against former head coach JB Bickerstaff and the Detroit Pistons.
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Here’s a breakdown of the Cavs’ roster to open the season as they look to take the next leap as contenders.
Cleveland Cavs roster
- Jarrett Allen, C, 6-11
- Emoni Bates, F, 6-9 (2-way player)
- Darius Garland, G, 6-1
- Ty Jerome, G, 6-5
- Karis LeVert, G, 6-6
- Sam Merrill, G, 6-4
- Donovan Mitchell, G, 6-3
- Evan Mobley, F/C, 7-0
- Georges Niang, F, 6-7
- Isaac Okoro, G/F, 6-5
- Craig Porter, Jr., G, 6-2
- Max Struss, G/F, 6-5
- Tristan Thompson, F/C, 6-9
- JT Thor, F, 6-9 (2-way player)
- Luke Travers, F, 6-7 (2-way player)
- Jaylen Tyson, G, 6-6
- Dean Wade, F, 6-9
Cavs depth chart projection
Point guard
Shooting guard
Small forward
Power forward
- Evan Mobley
- Georges Niang
- Emoni Bates
- JT Thor
Center
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Cavs Starting Lineup Prediction
- PG − Darius Garland
- SG − Donovan Mitchell
- SF − Dean Wade (Max Strauss when healthy)
- PF − Evan Mobley
- C − Jarrett Allen
Cavs 2024-25 schedule
Here’s the complete breakdown of the Cavs’ 2024-25 schedule.