Kyrie was such a big part of the Cavs, and now they are adding D Rose and IT, which just seems so random, and probably will feel really weird for like the first half of the season at least. And don't forget everyone knows Lebron is leaving and probably IT too. So that's not really a do or die mentality that you need. Whereas Boston has their pieces and is building and building and no one wants to leave, their FO isn't a total mess either.
I bet Cavs go out in the second round.
And then spoiler: Lonzo Ball reinvents the game of basketball, Lakers take 8th seed after using first half of the season for the squad to get comfy, but at this point they have won 10 in a row including two wins on the Warriors. They eliminate the Dubs in 6 games and Cinderalla story their way to a Celtics-Lakers Finals.
It could happen
Possible? Yes. Probable? Hell no!
I still think any team with LeBron can make the conference finals, but I wouldn't be surprised if it's a knock out drag out fight that goes seven games... And then they get swept by the Warriors.