« Reply #30 on: January 25, 2018, 03:19:42 PM »
Maybe they can get a protected 1st if they're willing to take on a longer contract.
I was thinking something like that. I mean would the Cavs trade JR Smith (and Rose for filler) and their 1st this year for Matthews.
No, the Cavs will not give up a first to add a player for this season. They will keep the pick for life after Lebron.
A bad contract doesn't even help keep Lebron. That is partly how Cleveland lost him the first time -- throwing money at underwhelming additions to appease Lebron.
it is a pick in the 20's, it doesn't provide much value, while Matthews should at least help them get out of the East and he expires a full year less than Smith so they can free up cap space a year earlier.
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