D.J. Stephens among four players to get training camp invites from Cavaliers
The Cavaliers expect to contend for a title this season, which means that journeyman players and young talent has little chance of landing a spot on the team's crowded veteran roster.
But with training camp approaching, bodies will be added to take some of the stress off of the veterans who are already in place.
None of these guys are expected to make the roster, because Cleveland has just one available slot left, and if anything, it will go to a veteran that can contribute either in the locker room or on the floor during what's expected to be a deep run through the postseason.
The latest training camp deal is with swingman D.J. Stephens.
According to a report from Hoops Rumors, the 6-foot-5 Stephens is looking to get back in the NBA after playing with Zenit Saint Petersburg of the VTB United League this past season.
As a starter in Russia, the one-time Conference USA Defensive Player of the Year averaged 7.0 points and 5.1 rebounds while shooting 57 percent from the field. He also nabbed 21 steals and swatted 26 shots in 31 appearances split between the VTB United League and Eurocup play. ...
The Cavaliers also have agreements with three other players for training camp -- point guards Jared Cunningham and Quinn Cook as well as Jerrelle Benimon, a power forward who played for the Cavs' summer team in Las Vegas this past July.