Why The Cleveland Cavaliers Do The Deal
This is a bold decision for the Cavaliers. After all, this team was just ousted in the first round of the playoffs.
They aren’t necessarily ready to make this kind of move. We’re making them do it, anyway.
Why not? The Cavaliers are largely out of draft capital. They will struggle to make meaningful upgrades unless they’re willing to move a young piece.
Flipping Garland for Lillard could get them into the title picture. If it doesn’t work, they can eventually retool around Evan Mobley.
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Here, we’ve got the Cavaliers going for it. They’re pushing all in.
