Cleveland Cavaliers Receive: G/F Evan Fournier, G/F Cam Reddish

New York Knicks Receive: F/C Kevin Love 

Of course, a team’s consideration of money will largely depend on the position they’re in. 

A championship contender can’t afford to be tight with their wallet. When other front offices are willing to spend, they’re going to fall behind if they’re not willing to do the same. 

Meanwhile, lottery teams may not be concerned with their salary sheet either. With no plans to contend on the horizon, they may be willing to take on bad money if it’s attached to future-focused assets. On the other hand, teams in the middle need to be cost conscious. 

Those teams may be a big move away from joining the league’s contenders. They’ll need money in order to do so. Being committed to bad contracts can be a surefire way to hamstring their ability to make such moves. 

LATEST NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Kevin Love, Cleveland Cavaliers & New York Knicks Updates

The Cavaliers are hoping to join the ranks of contenders this year. The Knicks are likely not, but they have been sneakily competitive this year. Is the right move for them?