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Could The Cleveland Cavaliers Pull Off A Trade For One Of These Players?

By Quenton S. Albertie

Jan 6, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley (2) points to the bench after they scored against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Amway Center. Houston Rockets defeated the Houston Rockets 100-93. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 6, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley (2) points to the bench after they scored against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Amway Center. Houston Rockets defeated the Houston Rockets 100-93. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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G Brandon Knight

2016-2017 season averages: 11.0 points, 2.4 assists per game

What he can bring to the Cleveland Cavaliers:

Brandon Knight is a professional scorer and a player that DeAndre Liggins used to play beside at the University of Kentucky. Knight, who was the better scorer, played shooting guard a lot that season and in the NBA, Knight has played the shooting guard position a lot as well.

All that’s mentioned to say that the lanky Knight can play beside Irving in the starting lineup. Knight, who shoots 39.1 percent on corner threes for his career and 33.8 percent on catch-and-shoot threes this season should be a decent option to replace Iman Shumpert in the starting lineup until J.R. Smith comes back. However, Knight can also come off the bench and be the team’s playmaker on the second unit.

With the Phoenix Suns, a well-run organization, Knight hasn’t enjoyed a bench role. However, with the prospects of winning a NBA championship, Knight could get used to it.

That’s especially true if he can be on the court at the end of games beside Smith or Tristan Thompson and the Big Three.