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Cleveland Cavaliers: Seven potential Kevin Love trades

By Tony Pesta

CLEVELAND, OH - JANUARY 2: Al-Farouq Aminu #8 of the Portland Trail Blazers and Kevin Love #0 of the Cleveland Cavaliers grab for a loose ball during the first half at Quicken Loans Arena on January 2, 2018 in Cleveland, 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)
CLEVELAND, OH - JANUARY 2: Al-Farouq Aminu #8 of the Portland Trail Blazers and Kevin Love #0 of the Cleveland Cavaliers grab for a loose ball during the first half at Quicken Loans Arena on January 2, 2018 in Cleveland, 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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CLEVELAND, OH – MAY 21: Kevin Love #0 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots the ball during the game against Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2017 NBA Playoffs on May 21, 2017 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH – MAY 21: Kevin Love #0 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots the ball during the game against Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2017 NBA Playoffs on May 21, 2017 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Trade #1

Cavaliers receive: Jaylen Brown, Marcus Morris, 2019 First-Round Draft pick (Memphis Grizzlies)

Celtics receive: Kevin Love, Kyle Korver

The Boston Celtics have every reason to be going all in this season. Now that LeBron James has left the Cleveland Cavaliers, it’s open season in the Eastern Conference. The path to the NBA Finals is wide open.

There is no telling how long the window for success will be open. Therefore, the Celtics should make their move as soon as possible.

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The Celtics have an abundance of assets for a rebuilding process. A few years ago, they loaded up on draft picks. Now, they have a number of great young players as well as future draft picks.

Furthermore, they managed to acquire big stars such as Kyrie Irving, Gordon Hayward, and Al Horford.

In my opinion, the Eastern Conference will be a battle between the Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers. If the Celtics trade away a few of their less important assets in return for another All-Star, it should take them to the next level.

A player like Kevin Love would be more than enough to make them the favorites in the East. Perhaps, they could even challenge the Golden State Warriors.

Meanwhile, the Cavaliers would be gaining Jaylen Brown and a 2019 First-Round draft pick that is likely to be a high lottery pick. Brown is an extremely bright young star and the pick could easily turn into a future franchise player. The Cavaliers would also add in Marcus Morris who is a solid role player.

Although, he is mostly in this trade to balance out the salaries.