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It's tough. The team still needs a legitimate SF with size. He could fill a real defined role as a bench scorer whose job is to put up points.
Buuut, we don't really have the minutes for that currently. The Cavs would need some variety of consolidation trade to happen on the wing (Okoro/Wade/LeVert) to make it worth it, but I don't know if losing those guys is worth getting him. Unless you could also get something (quality banger or stretch big, or something) I just don't see the reward outweighing the risk.
Plus, IMO, the Cavs brass are betting on Bates filling that exact role in a season or two anyhow.
Wings situation should be more clear by the end of the year. We will know who to move on from and who will stay. Hopefully, we will learn how EMoni can fit in too. Strus is the right age for Emoni to replace him at the end of his contract. IF he develops faster than that, you can trade Strus or send him to the bench