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What's Next for the Cleveland Cavaliers? What They Need to Do to Repeat a Championship

The Cavaliers Have a Lot of Work to do to Remain Champions

Fresh of a stunning Game 7 win in this year's NBA finals, the Cleveland Cavaliers should look into the future if they would like to be champions again for another season. So what does Cleveland need to do so that they can continue to be successful?

Pick Up Player Options, Re-Sign Role Players

Several role players have options that need to be picked up for the core of the team to stay together. Sure, James, Irving and Love are the big three of Cleveland, but players like Maurice Williams and JR Smith could leave if their options are not picked up.

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There are also a few bench players that will be free agents on July 1 namely Matthew Dellavedova and Timofey Mozgov. Both are solid bench players that would need to be replaced if they go somewhere else.

Figure Out What to do with Kevin Love

Aside from a clutch stop in the last minutes of Game 7, Love had a terrible finals series. Stats wise, Love was far below his regular and post-season averages. He has also been hurt several times this year, and while injuries for centers are not uncommon, there were times this year where he was a liability.

Also, it is well-known that Love and James have had stretches of the season where they did not see eye to eye. Love is still on contract for next season so Cleveland can seek a trade if they choose so.

Re-sign LeBron James to a Long-Term Deal

While the Cavaliers are likely to pick up James' player option for the 2016-17 season, the team has to start thinking of signing him to a long-term deal that makes sure he stays in Cleveland for the rest of his career.

James could be heading into the twilight of his historic career. He has been in the league since 2003 when the Cavaliers drafted him out of high school. He has played an average of about 39 minutes per game and rarely misses any game. Those numbers alone says that James has a lot of miles on his body.

Even though James is only 31 and players in the NBA can play well in to their late 30s and early 40s, Cleveland need to sign the king to a long-term deal that will keep him happy and winning.

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