Wasn't he pretty good defensively before? Maybe a change of scenery turns things around for him. We've seen Rondo and Brewer up their defensive game by getting off tanking teams this season.
Cavs still have no big man. JR is a horrible contract, Shump/pick is nice pickup but have to see what that pick turns into by the trade deadline. Great value for OKC but not a big fan of Waiters.
Maybe but that remains to be seen. So far his offense has been pretty bad but his defense has been very good. I'd still have rather Motiejunas out there though. Smith-Ariza-Brewer out on defense together is amazing to watch.
Jones was pretty awful until the first 4 games of this season where he started to look like an excellent fit next to Dwight. His situation now is iffy but he had his opportunity to secure his starting role last year and didn't deliver. He did look good early but it's a small sample size and now he's out indefinitely with a nerve issue and we don't know if he can perform at that kind of level again. I think this is more a slap to Motiejunas' face. Dude was balling with Dwight out then Dwight comes back and Smith steals his starting spot and he loses his touches.
Nope. Josh Smith is confirmed by Woj to be the starter on the team. Motiejunas gets to be the first option off the bench though, which could end up being beneficial.