Cleveland gets: Andray Blatche
Washington gets: Jermaine O'Neal, Avery Bradley
Boston gets: Anderson Varejao
Checks out on the trade machine.
Why for Cleveland: I think Varejao has poured a lot of heart into playing for Cleveland and is a fan favorite there, but they are getting a player in Blatche who is more talented overall, 4 years younger, and save about $5 million over the 5 years that Blatche and Varejao are signed for. I think this is a no brainer for Cleveland because they simply need more talent on that team in order to compete. It's also been reported that they have specifically inquired about Blatche.
Why for Boston: Let's face it, I know JO has been hurt, but what is his role really going to be here? I just can't picture this guy bringing anything to the team. Varejao can play defense just as well or better than JO and bring even more energy to this team. Varejao is also a guy who does not need the ball in his hands to be effective offensively, which I'm starting to think more and more that JO does and that's why he's having trouble fitting in. I think Boston does this deal. I think Varejao's a better fit at the 4 than JO is, while they can both play the 5.
Why for Washington: This is the team least likely to agree IMO. They'd be trading away a promising, young PF. The reason why they could be interested is that they have Blatche signed on for 5 more years at a contract that is not a bargain for them. He's also involved in altercations with teammates (JaVale McGee) and his play has occasionally induced boos from the home crowd. They clear up his contract when JO's expires after next season and replace one promising player with a younger promising (albeit less promising) player in Avery Bradley. I think Bradley and Wall could make a very potentially interesting backcourt pairing.