Are you kidding? Boston got bent over in that trade. The Cavs made a great move, and have a great chance at the number 1 overall pick in 2018, a move which will do nothing but help keep LaBron in Cleveland.
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Are you kidding? Boston got bent over in that trade. The Cavs made a great move, and have a great chance at the number 1 overall pick in 2018, a move which will do nothing but help keep LaBron in Cleveland.
Crowder being involved has to helps Nader's chances of seeing playing time
Huh? Did you miss the part where I said it was a really nice haul for the Cavs?
Straight up no way. Add one more solid piece from Boston and yes. I think Boston gave up an extra player and the 2018 draft pick, which probably wasnt necessary.
Every day of the year and then some.
You said it was a good trade for both sides. I dont see where it was a good trade for Boston. They lose some good depth for next season.
Horford, Kyrie, and Hayward make a decent 3. Yes, I know it's no Warriors but that's a solid trio.
Celtics need a good shooting guard now,
Celtics need a good shooting guard now,
IT has injury concerns and both him and Crowder deals are up soon. That's probably what Boston was thinking. I'm not sure of the Cavs cap space next season if IT and Crowder leave. They could sign a guy close to the max plus have LeBron, Love and a top 5 pick (Bagley, Porter, Doncic) if they have the cap space.
If I have Kyrie, I would definitely not give him up just for IT.
LeBron, IT (if healthy), Love is better. Boston's probably thinking LeBron leaves next season and they will be the favorites to get to the Finals. I'd still take the Cavs over the Celtics as of now for next season.
I said the trade made sense for both sides. Kyrie is younger, bigger, and is a more attractive player to sign to a long term deal. He is an upgrade over Thomas in pretty much every sense. Crowder is easily replaced by Brown and it allows the Celtics to give Brown more playing time. Zizic is basically a non-entity until he actually comes stateside and plays.
Once you add in the pick then hell yes Cleveland wins the trade easily. That will probably be a top 5 or even top 3 pick. I agree with you that the Cavs won this.
