LA Clippers Receive: G Caris LeVert, 2025 First-Round Pick

Cleveland Cavaliers Receive: G Norman Powell, 2023 Second-Round Pick

This trade sees these two teams making a swap on the basis of need.

Caris LeVert can be a frustrating player. His talent is obvious. He’s got a bag of offensive moves that’s the envy of many NBA players.

LeVert also often has questionable shot selection and, more troublingly, great difficulty staying on the basketball court.

By contrast, Norman Powell is much more reliable. He’s a consistent three-point threat and not a significant injury risk. He’s also not quite as dynamic a ball-handler or shot creator as LeVert.

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It so happens that the Cleveland Cavaliers need more reliable spacing, and the LA Clippers need more dynamic offensive creation. If each front office feels the same about their current rosters, this could be a match made in heaven.

With those of these teams playing to win next year, filling in their rosters’ weaknesses should be a priority.