The Cavs are falling apart, so who knows what the roster will look like this offseason. Their biggest area of need, however, is defense, so grabbing an elite two-way prospect in Jackson makes sense. He’d be the best player available at this point.
Jackson continues to impress despite a limited role with the Spartans. His 3-point shot isn’t pretty, but he’s knocking it down at a 44.6 percent clip. He’s also averaging 3.3 blocks per game in just 23.2 minutes, which is a pretty insane ratio.
As a pick-and-pop threat with solid athleticism and mobility, Jackson could fit right in alongside LeBron James — of course, that’s assuming James stays with the Wine and Gold. He’s talented enough to take minutes from Jae Crowder and Tristan Thompson, both of whom have underwhelmed this season.