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Five Trade Possibilities Cavaliers Should Be Considering With Brooklyn Pick

Published by
Brad Sullivan

4. Iman Shumpert and First-Round Pick for Kristaps Porzingis

The New York Knicks reportedly refused to consider dealing Porzingis in any deal for Irving, yet they may be more willing if the Brooklyn draft pick ends up being among the top three. That’s because the expected array of quality big men available should be strong and allow the Knicks to move on from the currently disgruntled Porzingis.

From the Cavs’ perspective, Porzingis is still on his rookie deal and is just 22 years old and James seemed to be impressed with him during his rookie year in 2015 when he said, “I think he has a bright future if he continues to get better.” That possibility offers James the chance to serve as a mentor for a potentially great player, something he did with Irving.

Next: Isaiah Thomas, Iman Shumpert, and First-Round Pick for Chris Paul


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Brad Sullivan

Brad Sullivan is a lead writer for Cavaliers Nation. He has spent much of life in the Cleveland, Ohio area, and has remained a Cavalier fan from their 1970 beginnings through the return of LeBron James. While that fandom was sorely tested during the Reign of Error known simply by one word, Stepien, that overall historical perspective will be part of his writing for Cavaliers Nation in the months ahead.

Published by
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