Cavaliers Land Rockets’ KJ Martin In Bold NBA Trade Scenario

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Why The Cleveland Cavaliers Do The Deal

For the Cavaliers, this is about prioritizing a position of need.

Sure, Rubio would be useful for them. At the same time, they’re fairly set in terms of guard play. Moreover, Darius Garland is already a born playmaker.

This team needs a wing. Moreover, they don’t have the remaining first-round picks to get an elite one. The Cavs may have to go bargain-hunting to fill the 3 position in their starting lineup.

Martin could be the answer. This is a hyper-athletic wing that spaces the floor. Sure, he’s been prone to defensive lapses, but he’s also been playing for the listless Rockets.

NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: KJ Martin, Houston Rockets & Cleveland Cavaliers Updates

In a win-now environment, Martin may thrive. The Rockets simply can’t strike the balance of keeping him on their roster.

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James Piercey

James Piercey, a former writer for NBA Analysis Network, focused on constructing NBA trade ideas. He previously covered the Houston Rockets for SB Nation’s blog The Dream Shake, providing daily in-depth analyses of the team. His work also appeared in FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among other outlets.

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