Cavs sign and trade with Magic could get Collin Sexton paid

Cavs sign and trade with Magic: Why the Cavs would do it

The Cleveland Cavaliers are stuck in something of a bind with the Collin Sexton negotiations. They genuinely seem to like Sexton, and want to do right by him. They also recognize that building a contending team means Sexton in a small role, not a large one, and therefore can’t afford to pay him what he wants.

Moving Sexton to another team and getting back a player who can fit into what they are trying to do, win in the playoffs, without demanding the ball is exactly the right move. The problem is that the Cavs are also trying to balance the potential of using maximum cap space next summer and adding a long-term contract would hamper that.

That’s what makes Gary Harris such a perfect fit. He has revitalized his career in Orlando and his jumpshot looks much more consistent. He is a good defender who can serve as a 3-and-D wing for the Cavs, the veteran model for what they want Ochai Agbaji to be, at least initially (Agbaji still could become much more of a movement shooter than Harris).

The best part? Harris is on a two-year, non-guaranteed deal. If the Cavs know they need the maximum amount of cap space available to them, they can waive Harris before his contract guarantees and free up $13 million more in room to sign a max free agent, perhaps even LeBron James himself.

If not? Then the Cavs can keep Harris around for another year, a veteran wing to fill a spot in the rotation for another playoff run. Chuma Okeke is a flier in return for their own flier of Dylan Windler; he could get rerouted to another team if the Cavs want, as they’ll need to open up a roster spot somehow.