Grade the Trade: Cavs add not one but two forwards in trade idea

Rumors are swirling around NBA teams at this time of year, and the Cleveland Cavaliers are no exception. Every day a new report surfaces of this player being available, or that team looking to make an upgrade.

For example, yesterday it was reported that teams are circling the Chicago Bulls to ask after Zach LaVine, while the Washington Wizards want to retain popular trade target Kyle Kuzma and instead add a fourth star to the mix. For the Cavs we received further confirmation that they are in search of an upgrade on the wing.

Most trade rumors and ideas have centered around the Cavs using some combination of matching salary and second-round picks to add a single player. From Kyle Kuzma to Malik Beasley to a pair of Bogdanovics we’ve analyzed the trade targets…but what if the Cavs went for a bigger upgrade?

The Cleveland Cavaliers are looking for an upgrade. How big can they go with a deal?

A recent trade proposal has the Cavaliers landing not just one but two forwards in a three-team trade, finding their fifth starter at small forward and upgrading the bench depth at the same time. Is that a path the Cavs should pursue? Let’s break down the trade and then analyze the deal for Cleveland.