LeBron: ‘Only time will tell’ if Cavs better than ’16

BOSTON >> It will take a lot more than adding a couple of backups for LeBron James to declare the current Cleveland Cavaliers roster better than last year’s. It will take a trophy. “The 2016 team won a championship,” James said. “Only time will tell.”

The Cavalier are adding 7-footer Andrew Bogut, who chose Cleveland over Boston, San Antonio and Houston. Once he clears waivers and signs, Bogut gives the Cavs a big man to back up starter Tristan Thompson as they seek a No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference and a chance to repeat as NBA champs.

The oft-injured Australian was the second spare part added by Cleveland this week. The Cavaliers signed point guard Deron Williams, a three-time All-Star expected to make his debut against Boston. (They also acquired forward Kyle Korver in January.)

“We’re pretty deep,” coach Tyron Lue said after the team’s shootaround at the TD Garden. “The biggest thing is to try to get everybody meshed together, who plays well together and who doesn’t. That’s going to be the biggest challenge the next few weeks.”

The Cavaliers opened up a roster spot for Bogut by waiving guard Jordan McRae, who appeared in 37 games this season.

Wizards sign Jennings

TORONTO >> Point guard Brandon Jennings has signed with the Washington Wizards after being waived by the New York Knicks.

Jennings cleared waivers Wednesday and agreed to join Washington. He was let go by the Knicks on Monday, after signing a $5 million, oneyear deal last offseason.

The Wizards made room for Jennings by waiving forward Danuel House.