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Cleveland Cavaliers: A master list of current trade possibilities

By Nathan Beighle

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OAKLAND, CA – JUNE 11: Channing Frye #8 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during practice and media availability as part of the 2017 NBA Finals on June 11, 2017, at Warriors Practice Facility in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA – JUNE 11: Channing Frye #8 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during practice and media availability as part of the 2017 NBA Finals on June 11, 2017, at Warriors Practice Facility in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Channing Frye to Minnesota for two second-round picks

Channing Frye would be an excellent fit in Minnesota. And, if it doesn’t work out, then he can sign elsewhere this offseason. Frye should be happy in Minnesota, especially since they will soon also be competing for a championship. While this could be the end of the Road Trippin Podcast, this trade would be an A+ for both teams.

Frye shot about 64% of his shots from three-point range last season. His whole career has been similar. Throughout his 11 NBA seasons, Frye has become lethal from deep. While not a great rebounder or defender, Frye would only be asked to be a one-dimension weapon for Minnesota. Last season, the Timberwolves made 7.3 threes per game and shot 21.0 per game — both the lowest average in the NBA.

The top-tier teams shoot the ball. Cleveland, Golden State, and Houston are at the top of the league because they have found how to make the game easier by shooting with precision from deep. By adding, Jimmy Butler and Jeff Teague this summer, the Timberwolves did not necessarily help their spacing issues; however, they did add great pieces.

But, Frye could be the answer to their shooting woes. A lineup of Butler, Teague, Wiggins, Frye, and Towns would at least make their opponent respect them from deep. Frye shot it from deep at 40.9% which would significantly improve the Wolves 34.9%.

The Wolves need shooting, and Frye was benched in the majority of games this past Finals anyway.  The Cavaliers could use Frye’s talent but in no way do they need him. Two second-round picks might be worth it for the Cavaliers.