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Cleveland Cavaliers: 5 teams that should trade for Richard Jefferson

By Nathan Beighle

INDEPENDENCE, OH - SEPTEMBER 25: Richard Jefferson #34 of the Cleveland Cavaliers at Cleveland Clinic Courts on September 25, 2017 in Independence, Ohio. 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. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
INDEPENDENCE, OH - SEPTEMBER 25: Richard Jefferson #34 of the Cleveland Cavaliers at Cleveland Clinic Courts on September 25, 2017 in Independence, Ohio. 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. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – FEBRUARY 14: Richard Jefferson #24 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dunks against the Minnesota Timberwolves on February 14, 2017, at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, the user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – FEBRUARY 14: Richard Jefferson #24 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dunks against the Minnesota Timberwolves on February 14, 2017, at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, the user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Team #5: Minnesota Timberwolves

Would Minnesota be a good fit for Richard Jefferson’s last season?

Why not. They have a young growing team that is almost certain to find their way to the postseason. Led by Karl-Anthony Towns and Jimmy Butler, the Wolves could use Richard Jefferson’s expertise.

He could do much more than that though. Jefferson averaged 5.7 points per game last season and 10.0 points per 36 minutes. Shooting 44.6%, his efficiency is what really matters. His effective field goal percentage at 53.6 rivals even Andrew Wiggins’ percentage at 48.4. He doesn’t get the minutes, but he can still be effective. Minnesota and just about every other team could use that this coming season.

Possible trade: Richard Jefferson for two second-round picks

Must Read: Cleveland Cavaliers: A master list of current trade possibilities

Jefferson will be going to a championship-caliber team, in my opinion. If not, he will get to stay on the world-renown Cavaliers and compete with another ring.