Cavs’ Meleek Thomas is earning a longer look

Sam Amico of Hoops Wire argues that Cleveland Cavaliers rookie Meleek Thomas has earned an expanded role and a longer look in the team's rotation. Thomas has impressed with his outside shooting, hitting 18 of 40 attempts from beyond the arc (45 percent) through his first 10 games, including a 12-point outing against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Amico notes that veteran guard James Harden's early-season struggles have brought urgency to discussions about Thomas's responsibilities. While acknowledging Harden's superior playmaking and offensive organization, Amico suggests the Cavaliers should test Thomas with more possessions alongside Donovan Mitchell to see if he can develop into a dependable ball-handler.