International Trade: Cavaliers add wing in proposed trade with Raptors

International trade is defined as the “exchange of capital, goods, and services across international borders or territories.” In 2021, the United States’ top trading partner was Canada, with 664.8 billion worth of trade taking place. The Cleveland Cavaliers should consider following in our nation’s footsteps and work out some international trade with Canada.

To be specific, the league’s lone Canadian team, the Toronto Raptors. While Toronto has gone 3-0 against the Cavs this season they are just 20-30 against everyone else, placing them 12th in the Eastern Conference and well out of reach of an assured playoff berth. It would take a gargantuan act for them simply to ascend out of the Play-In Tournament this season.

The Cleveland Cavaliers could make a trade north of the border for an upgrade.

That’s why the Toronto Raptors have been one of the centers of attention as the NBA Trade Deadline approaches. Will the Raptors cling to their current team and try to fight their way into the postseason? Or will they see the writing on the wall and sell one or more of their veterans to retool the roster?

Without a first-round pick, the Cavs are out of the running for players like Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet and OG Anunoby, but there is another Toronto starter that could be a perfect fit. Let’s dig into an international trade proposal and whether the Cavs’ front office (not the commerce department) will approve it.