NBA: Trades every contender can make to improve their roster

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 29: Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors directs his players during the first half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on November 29, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 29: Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors directs his players during the first half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on November 29, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 3: Isaiah Thomas #3 of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Tristan Thompson #13 look on from the bench during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on January 3, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 3: Isaiah Thomas #3 of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Tristan Thompson #13 look on from the bench during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on January 3, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Cleveland Cavaliers

The Move: Cutting salary 

I know this may sounds silly, but I firmly believe that the best move for the Cleveland Cavaliers as the NBA trade deadline draws near is to cut salary – this is assuming that a Paul George or Carmelo Anthony won’t be available.

Why? Well, it’s simple. If the Cavs could get rid of Tristan Thompson and J.R. Smith’s money, in exchange for an expiring deal – potentially, DeAndre Jordan – Cleveland would be able to head into free agency with money to spend. In order to keep LeBron, they likely need to have that flexibility.

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It’s risky game plan, but in order to secure LeBron it’s going to take a risky strategy.