Cleveland Cavaliers: 3 ways the Chris Paul trade impacts the Cavs

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Feb 14, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Carmelo Anthony, Dwayne Wade, Chris Bosh, Chris Paul, and LeBron James pose for a picture after the NBA All-Star Game at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

The second huge trade of the offseason went down as the Los Angeles Clippers dealt Chris Paul; now, what does that mean for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

According to the Vertical’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Los Angeles Clippers are sending Chris Paul to Houston. In return, the Clippers will get cash, a future first round pick, and a slew of talented, younger players.

Source: Terms of Clippers-Rockets deal: For @CP3, Houston sends Williams, Beverley, Dekker, Liggins, Hilliard, Harrell, Wiltjer, FRP + $661K
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 28, 2017

Paul, who wanted to play with James Harden, will get the chance to lead what could possibly turn into the NBA’s third superteam. The Clippers main acquisition was Patrick Beverley, an extremely talented defender. As for Houston, they will have one of the most exciting free agency’s as they will attempt to fill out their roster while not breaking the bank.

With that said, Paul moving to Houston has a major impact on the rest of the NBA, and here are three ways that it will impact the Cleveland Cavaliers.