Cleveland Cavaliers: 5 blockbuster trades Cleveland must try to orchestrate

Trade #2

Cleveland Cavaliers receive: 3rd pick

Atlanta Hawks receive: 8th pick, Jordan Clarkson

This is a trade that could benefit both teams a lot. Starting with the Cleveland Cavaliers, by acquiring the 3rd pick they can set their eyes on a top rookie, preferably a big man. With the likes of DeAndre Ayton, Marvin Bagley III, and Jaren Jackson Jr. highlighting the 2018 Draft class, the Cavaliers can ensure they have a powerful frontcourt for the years to come.

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This is a special selection of guys that have the ability to be the face of the franchise if LeBron decided to leave soon.

This could also solve the serious big man problem held by the Cleveland Cavaliers during the recent years, as Timofey Mozgov and Tristan Thompson are not the type of players you get to win an NBA Championship.

Moving onto the Atlanta Hawks, by trading down in the NBA Draft, not much is lost on their behalf.

With John Collins having a quite remarkable season out of nowhere, the Atlanta Hawks have shifted their focus to the guards of this draft class, who are most likely going to be picked after pick No.5.

Jordan Clarkson is a player that could help boost Atlanta’s chances of returning to the playoffs after a short absence. A prolific scorer off the bench with the hope of evolving his game, as he has just entered his prime.