NBA Trade Rumors: 5 bold trades that could fix the Cleveland Cavaliers

NBA Trade Rumors: 5 bold trades that could help fix the Cleveland Cavaliers

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DALLAS, TX – OCTOBER 25: Marc Gasol #33 of the Memphis Grizzlies shoots the ball against the Dallas Mavericks in the second half at American Airlines Center on October 25, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

Cavs Get: Marc Gasol, Tyreke Evans

Grizzlies Get: Kevin Love, Isaiah Thomas, BK First Round Pick

This would require the Cleveland Cavaliers swinging big and doing everything necessary to keep LeBron James beyond this season – yes, that means parting with the 2018 Brooklyn first-round pick.

In this trade, the Cavs would land Marc Gasol, arguably the best all-around center in the NBA today (and someone that would clearly bother the Golden State Warriors) and Tyreke Evans (who’s having a huge comeback season).

Memphis would get Kevin Love, who would help them remain relevant once Mike Conley returns (probably next season), Isaiah Thomas (who’s still working his way back into shape) and Brooklyn’s first-round pick in a very deep draft.

It could take some selling when it comes to the Grizzlies, but it’s a deal that could work for both teams. Especially the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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