San Antonio Spurs Receive: G Caris LeVert, G Duncan Robinson
Cleveland Cavaliers Receive: F Doug McDermott, G Josh Richardson
Miami Heat Receive: C/F Kevin Love
This deal only works if the San Antonio Spurs see untapped potential in the 28-year-old Caris LeVert.
He’s always been an intriguing proposition. The talent is evident, but he’s prone to long bouts of inefficiency. If the Spurs think they can give him the DeRozan treatment, he might be worth pursuing.
Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers get a whole platoon of wings here. McDermott is an elite shooter, and Richardson is a strong defender. They turn a position of weakness into a position of strength with this trade.
Finally, the Miami Heat get their man. Love may be aging, and he may be a defensive liability at times. Barring a mid-career surge from LeVert, he remains the best player in this deal.
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For a contending team like the Heat, that’s a significant bottom line.