It’s that time of year, with the NBA season officially over and the real season about to begin. At least, that’s how some view it, especially when it comes to the Cavaliers.

In other words, it’s the offseason, and when it comes to setting yourself up for next year, it’s viewed as the most important season of all.

This week marks the two-day NBA Draft, with free agency slated to tip off at the beginning of next. The Cavs will be involved in both, to one degree or another.

Reports suggest they are exploring trades involving forward Dean Wade and wing Isaac Okoro as they aim to re-sign both Ty Jerome and Sam Merrill. For the record, sources have told Hoops Wire that the Cavs aren’t necessarily determined to trade anyone. But they have identified several areas of need (playable backup center, anyone?) and are seeing what’s out there.

That’s what is known as doing your job if you’re president of basketball operations Koby Altman and general manager Mike Gansey.

Along with potentially moving a player or two, the Cavs are viewed as a strong candidate to trade both of their second-round picks (Nos. 49 and 58). Again, they could keep them and get some more talent to develop in the G League, sources said. Or to perhaps find a diamond in the rough, a la Craig Porter Jr. — who wasn’t drafted at all.

One thing the Cavs don’t want to do is overhaul the roster. They’re reportedly open to moving a Darius Garland or Jarrett Allen, but it seems highly unlikely during the offseason. 

Instead, they’re more apt to run it mostly back after a 64-18 finish in just one season under coach Kenny Atkinson. That’s especially the case given how wide open the Eastern Conference looks.

But the Cavaliers do realize they could use help around the margins, and finding some appears to be the offseason priority. As one source said, the Cavs’ roster will look at least a little different heading into next season. How different depends on what happens over the next several weeks.