The Cleveland Cavaliers did not sit on the sidelines this trade deadline. They made a significant move to acquire Atlanta Hawks forward De’Andre Hunter to fill a void the Wine and Gold have had for a few seasons.

However, Cleveland’s front office isn’t done with roster transactions; they can’t be.

The two teams have yet to officially announce the Hunte trade, but once they do, the Cavaliers will have to make at least one or two more moves in the coming weeks and complete a massive task.

In their trade with Atlanta, the Cavaliers sent two players to the Hawks but received only one in return. Thus, their roster currently has only 13 players, one below the required 14.

Koby Altman has two weeks to fill the roster and several options for completing this task.

One option is to convert one of their three two-way players (Emoni Bates, Luke Travers, or Emoni Bates) to a full NBA deal. The other is to gauge the buyout market and sign an impending free agent to a deal.

The ladder would make the most sense for this Cavaliers team looking to win a championship this season.

But what type of player should the Cavaliers be looking to add to their roster, and what position should they be looking to add?

After Georges Niang’s departure in the Hunter trade, Cleveland is incredibly thin in their frontcourt. When fully healthy, the Cavaliers have Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen, Dean Wade, and Tristan Thompson as players who could play at power forward or center.

This should motivate Cleveland’s front office to fill this last roster spot with a big man who can contribute quality minutes when called upon. The player who is selected will depend on which players reach buyouts with their current teams.

While the trade deadline has passed, the Cavaliers remain one of the NBA’s most intriguing teams to see if they add any impact veteran who could aid in a playoff run this spring.

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Cleveland, OH – A winter weather system is set to bring freezing rain, snow, and sleet to northern Ohio, creating hazardous conditions through Saturday night. Residents should prepare for slick roads and possible power outages.

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 10 a.m. Thursday, with additional wintry precipitation expected through the weekend. Freezing rain will transition to snow early Thursday, followed by a wintry mix on Saturday. Temperatures will fluctuate from the 20s overnight to the 30s by day, creating icy conditions.

By Saturday afternoon into Sunday, another storm could bring additional snow accumulation. Motorists should avoid unnecessary travel and check road conditions at ohgo.com. The Ohio Department of Transportation urges drivers to slow down and use extreme caution.

Five-Day Outlook:

• Thursday: Freezing rain early, then cloudy. High 40°F.

• Friday: Partly sunny, high 28°F.

• Saturday: Snow and sleet likely, high 35°F.

• Sunday: Mostly cloudy, high 31°F.

• Monday: Cloudy with snow chances, high 33°F.

Stay updated by checking local forecasts and preparing for potential disruptions.

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CLEVELAND, Ohio — Over the summer, the state announced that residents can add their driver’s license or state ID to their Apple Wallet for use at businesses and on certain apps.

Well, now that extends to the Cleveland airport.

According to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, they are joining John Glenn Columbus International Airport, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport and others in the U.S. in accepting licenses on mobile devices.

“Having this technology available in Cleveland is such a great win for our guests,” said Bryant Francis, director of Port Control, in a press release. “The added convenience streamlines the process while adding an extra layer of security and privacy.”

Ohio BMV Registrar Charlie Norman said he is excited Hopkins will be accepting these licenses.

“I’m pleased that Ohioans will have expanded opportunities to use this innovative and convenient new ID tool as part of their travel plans,” Norman said in the release.

If you wish to add your license or state ID to your Apple Wallet, open the app on your phone and click on the + button at the top right. There should be an option for you to add a license or state ID.

“Technology solutions such as mobile driver’s licenses enhance airport security, reduce touchpoints, and provide greater privacy protections to individuals at TSA checkpoints,” said TSA Ohio Federal Security Director Don Barker in the release. “We’re pleased that Cleveland Hopkins is now among the growing list of airports nationwide that accept mobile driver’s licenses, and we hope passengers continue to take advantage of this convenient option.”

You can learn more about mobile IDs here.