Why The Cleveland Cavaliers Do The Deal 

In theory, Reddish could be exactly the player the Cavaliers need. 

After all, this team has a vacancy at the small forward position. Between Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell, they have one of the best guard rotations in the NBA. Meanwhile, they’re set for big men between Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley as well. 

They could use better wings. If Reddish starts to turn a corner in his career, he could provide them with one. When he was entering the NBA, scouts saw a 3-and-D wing with secondary shot-creating abilities. Reddish still has the potential to be that player. 

Moreover, Fournier can roughly slot right into LeVert’s role.

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This is a gamble for the Cavaliers – if Reddish continues to underwhelm, they may have traded a useful player in LeVert for a downgrade in Fournier. 

On the other hand, one person’s gamble is another’s leap of faith.