Trade Idea: Celtics - Cavs

[slightly biased bias fan]

Celtics

Incoming: Evan Mobley, Nae'Qwan Tomlin (cut), Craig Porter Jr (cut)

Outgoing: Paul George, 2028 Clippers 1st round pick, 2031 76ers 1st round pick


Cavaliers

Incoming: Paul George, 2028 Clippers 1st round pick, 2031 76ers 1st round pick

Outgoing: Evan Mobley, Nae'Qwan Tomlin, Craig Porter Jr


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Boston Celtics

White
Scheierman
Tatum
Mobley
Robinson

Prichard
Gonzalez
Walsh
Hauser
Queta

Conley
Harper Jr
Mitchell
Cenac Jr
Garza

[slightly biased bias fan]

I know this trade would not happen, but in saying that, I do think (in theory) there is merit for both teams to be interested in a deal.

Although the Celtics have started strong, we already know that Mazzulla is an expert at over achieving in the regular season. Trading for Mobley would be a true reset. The Celtics could see if Mobley & Robinson could work as a tandem, if not, the Celtics would then have the option of flipping Robinson for more assets.

The Cavaliers are currently struggling to score and Mobley seems like his is not suited for how the Cavs are constructed.

Donovan Mitchell is 30 & James Harden is 37. The Cleveland front office has committed big deals to both, and they need to be competing for a title now. Paul George offers better scoring, spacing & after this season can restructure his contract to allow the Cavs to add depth where it is needed.

Mitchell
Harden
Watson
George
Allen

Proctor
Merrill
Tyson
Hezonja
Bryant