I know, you’re all shocked. But the Cleveland Cavaliers remain dead last in this week’s SBN NBA Power Rankings.
↵↵↵30. Cleveland Cavaliers (8-36, Prev: #30) — “If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.” — Mama Ziller, 1991.
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That was a bit harsh, don’t you think? To be fair, the young guys do seem to be getting better (even if it’s just a little bit better) lately, and there were positives to be taken away from last night’s game against the Nets, the loss notwithstanding.
↵Ramon Sessions is playing good basketball, Christian Eyenga has serious athleticism, and J.J. Hickson seems to have finally gotten the memo that he needs to play at a high level every time he is on the floor.
↵That won’t show up in the W column or in the Power Rankings, but it gives fans a little bit of hope for the future. The rest is up to the Cavaliers organization—through trades, talent development and the draft.