2 Possible Trade Destinations, 2 Cavaliers
Posted: Sat Jun 29, 2019 4:16 am
After reading Amico's most recent article: http://amicohoops.net/amico-cavaliers-free-agency-plans-centered-on-themselves/
Two things stand out a little bit.
1) Indiana might have strong interest in Kevin Love
"word is, the Indiana Pacers would be thrilled to put him next to Victor Oladipo"
2) Toronto might have interest in Tristan Thompson
I'll start with TT. This is tougher to speculate about, and it assumes Kawhi will not be staying in Toronto I think. I don't think their roster doesn't have a lot the Cavs would be interested in due to age, and some of those young guys aren't going anywhere for TT. One guy that Cavs might like, or at least bring something Cavs don't have is the toughness and experience of Norman Powell. Other than him, I don't see much on their roster, but don't know about their youngest guys that don't play. I haven't watched or don't remember enough about OG Anunoby, or if the Raps would be into putting him in that trade. Perhaps a 3 way would be best if Tristan is going to Toronto.
Moving on.
Kevin Love. Indiana. I assume both teams will be under the cap by the time a trade is possible with Indiana, so I don't believe salary matching would be an issue. But if that's incorrect, I think Turner would have to be involved (18M) just to get started.
I just caught my first Goga Bitadze highlights, and it's hard to judge the competition, but I am very intrigued. The footwork and activity for a guy that big and that young, including what looks like a good level of competitiveness, I am sold that he can have success in the NBA. He has offensive instincts, and plays like he loves it, not just a big guy playing because he's tall. He's a bit of a rail right now, and I'm worried about his health especially below the waist until he gets a bit stronger, but the guy is already 251 lbs at 6'11.
I'd want him in the trade. Perfect for the rebuilding Cavs since we don't have anybody prospects at that position. I think he lets Nance slide over to PF and do damage there. The fact that G.B. can also shoot and do other things, he's probably a fit for Beilein too. I'm speculating to an extent, the highlights didn't show his assists.
Who to put with him in the trade? I see Domantas and Turner as young guys who are still getting better. And they have Thad who could be a good veteran presence. But I assume they want to keep 2 out of those 3 if not all three to try to damage in the wide open East. I don't know how much they value those three or if they want to part with more than 1. Combining G.B. with one of those I think you have the start of a package. Depending on which one, more would have to be added or maybe just take 2 out of those 3 mentioned. Don't want to put an exact value on Love because of my homerism, but it's good to see there are possible packages there I could live with. And there are always future picks as a possibility instead or too, depending on the package.
Basically posting this to see if you guys see any packages on those rosters that would satisfy you in a trade for either Love or Thompson. Might look totally different from the possibilities I mentioned above. But since Amico pointed towards those two teams, I am trying to imagine more specifically what might work. What do you guys think? Can you put together a package that would satisfy you off those two rosters that seems realistic?
Two things stand out a little bit.
1) Indiana might have strong interest in Kevin Love
"word is, the Indiana Pacers would be thrilled to put him next to Victor Oladipo"
2) Toronto might have interest in Tristan Thompson
I'll start with TT. This is tougher to speculate about, and it assumes Kawhi will not be staying in Toronto I think. I don't think their roster doesn't have a lot the Cavs would be interested in due to age, and some of those young guys aren't going anywhere for TT. One guy that Cavs might like, or at least bring something Cavs don't have is the toughness and experience of Norman Powell. Other than him, I don't see much on their roster, but don't know about their youngest guys that don't play. I haven't watched or don't remember enough about OG Anunoby, or if the Raps would be into putting him in that trade. Perhaps a 3 way would be best if Tristan is going to Toronto.
Moving on.
Kevin Love. Indiana. I assume both teams will be under the cap by the time a trade is possible with Indiana, so I don't believe salary matching would be an issue. But if that's incorrect, I think Turner would have to be involved (18M) just to get started.
I just caught my first Goga Bitadze highlights, and it's hard to judge the competition, but I am very intrigued. The footwork and activity for a guy that big and that young, including what looks like a good level of competitiveness, I am sold that he can have success in the NBA. He has offensive instincts, and plays like he loves it, not just a big guy playing because he's tall. He's a bit of a rail right now, and I'm worried about his health especially below the waist until he gets a bit stronger, but the guy is already 251 lbs at 6'11.
I'd want him in the trade. Perfect for the rebuilding Cavs since we don't have anybody prospects at that position. I think he lets Nance slide over to PF and do damage there. The fact that G.B. can also shoot and do other things, he's probably a fit for Beilein too. I'm speculating to an extent, the highlights didn't show his assists.
Who to put with him in the trade? I see Domantas and Turner as young guys who are still getting better. And they have Thad who could be a good veteran presence. But I assume they want to keep 2 out of those 3 if not all three to try to damage in the wide open East. I don't know how much they value those three or if they want to part with more than 1. Combining G.B. with one of those I think you have the start of a package. Depending on which one, more would have to be added or maybe just take 2 out of those 3 mentioned. Don't want to put an exact value on Love because of my homerism, but it's good to see there are possible packages there I could live with. And there are always future picks as a possibility instead or too, depending on the package.
Basically posting this to see if you guys see any packages on those rosters that would satisfy you in a trade for either Love or Thompson. Might look totally different from the possibilities I mentioned above. But since Amico pointed towards those two teams, I am trying to imagine more specifically what might work. What do you guys think? Can you put together a package that would satisfy you off those two rosters that seems realistic?