Why The Cleveland Cavaliers Do The Deal
It’s always easier to justify a deal for the team landing the best player in it.
This is an all-in move for the Cavaliers. In 2021-22, they narrowly missed the playoffs following a loss in the play-in tournament. If they made this trade, they’d be hoping to bypass the tournament altogether in 2022-23.
Furthermore, they probably would. Brown is also a particularly strong fit for this roster. In 2021-22, the Cavs primarily started 7-footer Lauri Markkanen at the small forward position.
Not only is Brown a good fit positionally, but he’s also a good fit functionally. The Cavaliers have an intriguing roster. Evan Mobley could be a generational defensive big, and Darius Garland could be one of the best playmaking points guards in the NBA soon.
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Adding an elite two-way wing could be the final touch on assembling the next contending Cavaliers team.