Cleveland Cavaliers: 3 Potential Trades to Explore for the Cavs
"Would you do this?"
The Magical 3-Team Deal
In this deal the Cavaliers would be getting a playmaker and a backup point guard. The Magic would only trade away DJ, and the Nuggets could get more quality veteran presence in Frye and Jefferson.
Why Cleveland would do it-
The Cleveland Cavaliers have the most to gain from this. They get two holes filled in their team while giving up three bench players. Their second unit would be composed of James Jones, Wilson Chandler, DJ, and a healthy JR Smith or even Kyle Korver.
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The Cavaliers are giving away some size, so LeBron would either be asked to play more center (which he is capable of) or Thompson and Love would have to alternate breaks. Either way, this would benefit Cleveland. Oh, and according to RealGM, Chandler wants out of Denver anyway.
Why Orlando would do it-
The Magic have point guards. They have Elfrid Payton and C.J. Watson. While they do have an Evan Fournier holding down the SG spot, they have Jodie Meeks behind him. Shumpert would significantly increase their backup shooting guard while the Magic would take a small drop off at point.
Why Denver would do it-
Like previously mentioned, Chandler wants out. The Nuggets have youth and could likely go find more young players to hold on their bench, but they are searching for a playoff berth. Give the Mile High a playoff berth. This starts with trading for a big that has the ability to shoot, which they lack, and trading for Jefferson who could be a veteran leader to even the “veteran” leaders in Denver.