Celtics Land Cavaliers’ Jarrett Allen In Bold NBA Trade Scenario

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Why The Cleveland Cavaliers Do The Deal 

Following this deal, the Cavaliers would still need a 3. Williams is primarily a 4. 

That’s fine. This deal would likely force the Cavaliers to slide Evan Mobley up to the 5. In all likelihood, that’s his long-term position anyway. 

Sure, Mobley is mobile enough to play the 4. Imagine how mobile he’d be at the 5? Mobley would likely have the best lateral quickness of anyone playing the position in the NBA. 

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Meanwhile, Williams would be the perfect complement offensively. This is an elite floor spacing 4. The Cavaliers wouldn’t run into the same spacing issues that they did in this year’s playoffs. 

Yes, they’d still need a wing. The Cavaliers could find one in free agency. Either way, this deal ought to make them more balanced next season. 

What does it do for the Celtics? 

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James Piercey

James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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