CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cleveland Cavaliers’ pursuit of a championship requires painful decisions that often conflict with the team’s family-oriented culture.

Analysis: This move and others the Cavs made are about trust. The Cavs trusted Merrill in the playoffs, increasing his average minutes (19.7 to 19.9) amid injuries to Garland and wing De'Andre Hunter.

Analysis: This move and others the Cavs made are about trust. The Cavs trusted Merrill in the playoffs, increasing his average minutes (19.7 to 19.9) amid injuries to Garland and wing De'Andre Hunter.