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2018 NBA Power Rankings: It’s time to sell on the Cleveland Cavaliers

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BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 3: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers talks with Dwyane Wade #9 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: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers talks with Dwyane Wade #9 during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on January 3, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – OCTOBER 28: DeMarcus Cousins #0 and Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans stand on the bench at the Smoothie King Center on October 28, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – OCTOBER 28: DeMarcus Cousins #0 and Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans stand on the bench at the Smoothie King Center on October 28, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

15. New Orleans Pelicans (21-20)

When the New Orleans Pelicans traded for DeMarcus Cousins at the NBA All-Star break last season, I don’t think they envisioned sneaking into the playoffs as an 8th seed, only to get swept by the Golden State Warriors in embarrassing fashion.

However, if they continue down this path, that’s exactly what’s going to happen this season. Unfortunately, the all-star frontcourt of Boogie Cousins and Anthony Davis isn’t enough. The NBA is moving away from the dominant bigs, and this is a perfect example why – having bigs as your best players simply doesn’t pay off.

Should the Pelicans trade Cousins, knowing full well that he could walk in a few months?

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