Brooklyn Nets Receive: F Cedi Osman, G Ricky Rubio, 2024 Second-Round Pick (GSW via CLE), 2026 Second-Round Pick (LAL via CLE)
Cleveland Cavaliers Receive: F Dorian Finney-Smith
Both of these teams may be a piece away from their goals. They took different routes to get there.
The Cavaliers carefully built through the draft following LeBron James’ (second) departure. When they finally decided they were ready to contend, they added their bigger piece.
This team traded for Donovan Mitchell last summer. The Brooklyn Nets had a super team. They lost it.
In the process, they built their current team. The Nets have virtually every piece you could ask for – besides a star.
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All told both of these teams are in decent shape. Still, the Nets have a lot further to go than the Cavaliers do.
Should they set themselves further back with this deal?