On August 22, the Cleveland Cavaliers' new season was about to begin, but there was still a vacancy on the team's roster. With most of the free agents already finding their next home, the Cavaliers management needed to decide as soon as possible who would fill the final roster spot.

As the summer draws to a close, most of the high-impact free agents on the market have already been signed, and new players are likely to play only minor roles in the rotation or on the bench. However, there is still one player who might be a perfect fit for the Cavaliers: former Sixth Man of the Year and veteran guard Malcolm Brogdon.

Brogdon played for the Washington Wizards last season, averaging 12.7 points, 3.8 rebounds , and 4.1 assists per game on 43% shooting and 28% from three-point range . However, injury limited him to just 24 games. Despite this, as a key piece to the Celtics ' 2023 championship hopes and a potential Sixth Man of the Year, his experience and immediate impact remain valuable.

The Cavaliers currently have concerns about their backcourt. Darius Garland is expected to miss the early part of the season due to toe surgery, and Lonzo Ball is not expected to play in back-to-back games. Furthermore, the team still has questions about Craig Porter Jr.'s ability to consistently integrate into the rotation. Against this backdrop, Brogdon has every chance of getting consistent playing time early in the season, even potentially starting for a short period.

However, there have been reports this summer that Brogdon may have to accept a veteran minimum contract to rebuild his market value. For him, joining the Cavaliers and serving as a backup point guard can not only alleviate the team's lack of backcourt depth, but also help him prove that he is still a member of a championship-contending team.