Asset #1: Iman Shumpert
Shumpert did get a rare starting gig in last nights game against San Antonio, but that shouldn’t change this conversation much. Iman Shumpert is still the Cavaliers most tradable asset.
When J.R. Smith returns to the starting lineup, that will force Shumpert to the bench behind even Kyle Korver. This will drastically reduce Shump’s minutes. As his minutes go down so will his production, and thus he will become useless. Shump is only 26 years old and has the ability to help another contending team.
The price for Shump would really just be a rotational player needed by Cleveland. Maybe an aging almost 33 year old Deron Williams could be an easy swap. Shumpert’s time in Cleveland may be drawing to an end, and it wouldn’t shock me if he is on the out come this trade deadline.
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The Cavaliers, while not guarantee, are expected to still be active this trade deadline, and these guys are the key assets that could be shopped.
Tell us! Do you think the Cavaliers will shop one or more of these valuable assets?