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Cleveland Cavaliers: Kyle Korver Trade Now Official, Details & What It Means For Cavs

By Quenton S. Albertie

Nov 12, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver (26) is congratulated by fans after a win over the Philadelphia 76ers at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 117-96. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver (26) is congratulated by fans after a win over the Philadelphia 76ers at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 117-96. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 2, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) shakes hands with Miami Heat guard Mario Chalmers (15) in the first quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) shakes hands with Miami Heat guard Mario Chalmers (15) in the first quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports /

Open Roster Spot

In the trade, the Cavs will be sending Mo Williams to the Hawks. Williams, who was once one of James’ good friends but is now virtually an enemy of the state as far as the Cleveland Cavaliers organization is concerned, may not have been willing to play point guard for the Cavs but with this trade the team now has a roster spot to get one.

That point guard could come to the team via trade or, now with an open roster spot, by way of free agency. Here’s a list of the top three trade targets for the Cavs, while here’s a list of three point guards who may be signed in free agency. No matter who the Cavs acquire at point guard, expect that player to be a veteran who can score for himself while also keeping the shooters of the second unit involved.

In a piece penned by ESPN’s Dave McMenamin after the Kyle Korver trade, LeBron James said that the team has to have a security blanket.

"I think just having that secure blanket [is important]. Every NFL team has three quarterbacks. Having that secure blanket in case of a [situation like the Raiders losing] Derek Carr. We’ll see what happens, but we’re happy with our team right now."

While not every team in the NFL has three quarterbacks, the message is clear. The Cavs want a veteran behind Irving.