S&T Cj+wright+Freeland and 2nd rounder for Hawes (Cleveland traded Henry Sims, Earl Clark and 2 2nds for Hawes, how are they going to expect CJ+Leonard, both were lottery picks). Hawes gets a 5yr 30mill contract. That gives us like 2mill more to work with. Try signing hinrich for that much. Good defender. Can shoot and run an offense. He made 4mill this year though...so idk if he'll sign for 2mill. I wouldnt mind bringing back mo though.
Then sign Selfelosha try with the BAE (made 3.9mill last year but took a dip in basically all categories due to calf injury but very tony allen-like, so his value mightve dropped). A lineup of Batum at point forward+matthews and sefelosha on the wings can shut down alot of opposing perimeter players.
Then bring in Pierce or Marion. Pierce is harder to get, but marion is still a good defender. Sign him with MLE.
Pg Lillard/Hinrich/Barton (says hes working on pg skills)
Sg Matthews/Sefelosha/Barton/Crabbe
Sf Batum/Marion/Claver
Pf LA/Trob
C Lopez/Hawes/Leonard
Brought in 3 vets that are known as good defenders. Solid 2nd unit, Marion Hawes Hinrich are all capable scorers. Seems like would be at least a 4 seed. Dont know how realistic this is though.