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NBA Trade Rumors: 3 moves that could jumpstart the Cavs’ rebuild

By Colin Cann

CLEVELAND - OCTOBER 27: Majority owner Dan Gilbert of the Cleveland Cavaliers talks to the media prior to playing the Boston Celtics in the Cavaliers 2010 home opner at Quicken Loans Arena on October 27, 2010 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2010 NBAE (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND - OCTOBER 27: Majority owner Dan Gilbert of the Cleveland Cavaliers talks to the media prior to playing the Boston Celtics in the Cavaliers 2010 home opner at Quicken Loans Arena on October 27, 2010 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2010 NBAE (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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OAKLAND, CA – JUNE 03: George Hill #3 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots against JaVale McGee #1 of the Golden State Warriors in Game 2 of the 2018 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 3, 2018 in Oakland, California. 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA – JUNE 03: George Hill #3 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots against JaVale McGee #1 of the Golden State Warriors in Game 2 of the 2018 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 3, 2018 in Oakland, California. 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

New Orleans replaces Rondo

Cavaliers receive: Solomon Hill, Alexis Ajinca, 2020 first-round pick 

Pelicans receive: George Hill, 2022 second-round pick 

The backcourt duo of Rajon Rondo and Jrue Holiday ended the season on a tear. They were integral in helping sweep the third-seeded Portland Trailblazers before falling to the 60-win Houston Rockets team.

Rondo is in Los Angeles, the Pelicans need a new point guard.

Jrue Holiday played incredibly well off the ball last season. George Hill is nowhere near the passer Rondo is but unless they find a way to pry Kemba Walker from Charlotte this might be their best option. Stylistically they are similar players. Both are capable of creating for others but may play better without the ball in their hands too often.

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The Pelicans are trying to compete and need a point guard. Hill may be the best available. Dumping the Solomon Hill contract is the icing on the cake.

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