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7 Players the Cavs Could Trade Kevin Love for by the Trade Deadline

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D.J. Siddiqi

10 years ago

4. Jae Crowder and Amir Johnson

The Boston Celtics are reportedly very aggressive in making a trade happen before the deadline, and this one makes sense for both teams.

The Celtics would probably have to package a couple of players to make the trade possible, but Jae Crowder would be the main piece involved.

Crowder is a physical 6’6″, 235-pound swingman who plays both sides of the floor. He could be the ultimate backup to LeBron James and could defend both Steph Curry and Draymond Green if a 2015 NBA Finals rematch occurs.

While acquiring Crowder wouldn’t garner much notice from the mainstream press, he could make a pivotal difference in the playoffs as the Cavaliers’ two-way MVP.

Amir Johnson would be the other player traded from the Celtics with Crowder for Love.

While Johnson isn’t a difference-maker, he has been a regular member of teams’ rotations over the past six seasons. He’ll rebound the ball a little and provide energy through hustle plays during the time he’s on the floor.

He is currently averaging 8.0 and 6.4 rebounds in 24 minutes per game.

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D.J. Siddiqi

D.J. Siddiqi is a staff writer for Cavaliers Nation. He has followed the NBA passionately since the 90's and has taken a keen interest in following LeBron James' career since he was drafted with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2003 draft. Once a critic of LeBron, DJ has grown to admire James as he has evolved from 18-year-old phenom to a four-time MVP and two-time NBA Champion. He looks forward to bringing his knowledge of the game to Cavaliers Nation.