The Cleveland Cavaliers need strategic free agent acquisitions to build on their promising 2021-22 season and become true Eastern Conference contenders. Here are three key free agents they should target:

Malik Monk

• Career-best season with Lakers: 13.8 points on 47.3% shooting
• Strong three-point shooter (39.6% over last two seasons)
• Would address Cavs' 20th-ranked offense
• Likely available due to Lakers' cap constraints
• Only 24 years old with room to improve

T.J. Warren

• Showed elite scoring potential in NBA bubble (26.6 PPG, including 53-point game)
• Coming off foot injury that limited him to 4 games in 2020-21
• Could provide valuable scoring punch off bench
• Low-risk, high-reward option due to injury history
• Expected to leave rebuilding Pacers

Anfernee Simons

• Breakout season: 17.3 points, 40.5% from three
• Young talent at just 23 years old
• Could be available if Trail Blazers pursue max-contract stars
• Natural fit with Cavs' young core
• Strong alternative if Collin Sexton departs

With Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen, and Evan Mobley as foundational pieces, adding any of these scoring-focused free agents could help transform the Cavaliers from play-in team to legitimate playoff contender.

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