Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Which players are the Cleveland Cavaliers most likely to trade? Hey, Chris!

Hey, @Brownsplayboy: The Kevin Love question will keep popping up and I understand why. But here's the thing: He's still down the list of players the Cavs want to trade. 


This doesn't mean Love is untouchable. If the Cavs get blown away by an offer then they would be foolish not to consider it. They also recognize the need to acquire assets while realizing Love would bring back the most value. 


But the Cavs never saw the Love signing as a one-year, push-for-a-playoff-spot deal and then go a different direction if it all crumbles quickly. They view Love, for better or worse, as part of the team's core and want him around for when the team finally starts turning the corner. 


In an ideal scenario, Collin Sexton continues to develop this season and the Cavs add another young, up-and-coming piece (probably in the 2019 draft) to a team that also has Love. 


That way it's Love -- the All-Star pillar -- and Sexton, who would be in his second year after showing plenty of growth as a rookie. Then comes the player drafted with that first-round pick that the Cavs are highly likely to retain. 


Cedi Osman, Larry Nance Jr. would be part of that future too. 


To Cleveland, that is intriguing and Love's presence would be immensely valuable to the pair of youngsters set to become the franchise's future.