Why This Trade Would Benefit The Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers no longer need Andre Drummond as they will be building around Jarrett Allen long-term at the center position. This is the main reason why the trade would benefit the Cavaliers
The Cavaliers are watching Collin Sexton take the next step and turn into a leader. He is averaging 23.3 points per game this season. Sexton and Darius Garland are backcourt pieces that the franchise hopes to keep around for the future.
The dynamic in Cleveland is interesting because of the youth in the backcourt paired with the veteran experience in the front. We have seen both veterans in the frontcourt featured in NBA trade rumors.
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Drummond would have been a nice piece to keep around but if the sides are unable to get a deal done, they cannot keep him around. Cleveland is not a win-now team so there is no benefit.
The Cavaliers have been a rebuilding team for a few years now. They are hoping Sexton continues to improve and gives them a center to build around moving forward.
