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5 Players the Cleveland Cavaliers Could Be Looking to Target with Their Trade Exceptions

Published by
Jeff Paslowski

3. Kevin Martin, SG, Minnesota Timberwolves

The 32-year-old shooting guard has spent the last two seasons averaging 19.4 points per game in Minnesota. Martin has a base salary of $7 million for the 2015-16 season, so the Cavs could use a portion of the Haywood trade exception on him.

The Timberwolves are currently in the beginning of a multi-year rebuilding plan. With a core of Ricky Rubio, Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota has a bright future ahead of them. However, they are not yet ready to vie for a playoff spot in the very deep west, so sending the 32-year-old Martin in a trade could allow them to further build on their youthful foundation.

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Jeff Paslowski

A former sports editor at Gannon University, Jeff is currently a 10th-12th grade Language Arts teacher and head golf coach at Girard High School in Girard, PA. In addition to holding a love of reading and the written word, Jeff is also passionate for all things related to Cleveland, New York City and Bruce Springsteen. Writing influences include Bill Simmons and Chuck Klosterman.

Published by
Jeff Paslowski

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