Tommy V We now know that the Cleveland Cavaliers are officially engaging in trade talk for disgruntled star Kyrie Irving so that can only mean one thing, Trade Machine Time! I'm going to give out a few trade scenarios that I think will work out for all sides with a couple of caveats. The trades must be able to: 1. Help the Cavs in the short and long term by making them contenders for next year and give them a young player for the future. 2. Kyrie must go to a team in need of a star or one of his preferred destinations. 3. Be fair for both teams at my disgression. 4. Not send any picks because the trade machine can't take that into consideration. I'm going to start out with what I think is my weakest trade and move towards my strongest one so don't skip ahead! Trade #1 - Kyrie goes to the Timberwolves! This trade barely comes in for all three of my self-made rules but barely is just enough! It's a bit ironic that Andrew Wiggins would be coming back to the Cavs but I think he could be their primary option if and when LeBron leaves next year. He would be offering some help this season as a secondary scoring option with a potential for good 3 PT shooting if he continues making strides. It makes sense for the Timberwolves because they would be moving on from a bad contract in Gorgui Dieng and adding some desperately needed wing depth in Richard Jefferson. It's hard to make it work between these two teams because they both have great starters but their benches are lacking. Another wrinkle in the trade is that Jeff Teague was just given a contract and can't be trade until December 15th and he doesn't fit in with Kyrie at all. Trade # 2 - Kyrie is a New York Knickerbocker! This one makes some sense for both teams. The Cavs get a buddy of LeBron in Carmelo who might be able to convince LeBron to stay at least one more year to see out his contract. The Cavs also get a young player with a lot of upside in Willy Hernangomez who the Knicks would hate to lose but that's the cost of getting Kyrie. Speaking of Kyrie he's going to one of the teams that he asked to go to and get's to bask in the limelight of New York. I think the Knicks win this trade but it's closer than you might think because of the combined value of Carmelo and Henangomez. I think the Cavs would say no first but if they don't get a good deal from anybody else they could take something like this. Trade #3 - Kyrie is a San Antonio Spur! The trade machine hates this trade a lot more than I do but I think it's the strongest candidate that matches all of my criteria. The Cavs get good short term players in LA (I still believe in him) and Danny Green (Always Underrated) while adding a future point guard in Dejounte Murray who I think will be a good player at some point. The Spurs will be taking on some more salary this year and next year but get their point guard of the future and a great player to put next to Kawhi Leonard. This trade isn't quite there but I think it's close! Now I'll finally give you my favorite trade. Trade #4 - Kyrie is a Denver Nugget! I actually really like this trade for both sides though I think the Nuggets might say no first? The Cavs get good player in Kenneth Faried and Wilson Chandler who add depth to there team and allow them to trot out some different units then they had last season. They also get a great piece for the future in Jamal Murray who's a sharpshooter with some ball-handling ability. The Nuggets get a star to headline their already solid team and a piece that fits in very well next to Nikola Jokic for now and the future. This helps the Nuggets advance their timeline since they have so many inexperienced players and could use so more players like Kyrie to grow with them while still being great now. I'm still holding onto the personal belief that Kyrie isn't traded this offseason and they wait until at least next year to see what LeBron does but you never know. If Dan Gilbert is still looking for a President of Basketball Operation just slide on into the DMs I'm your man.
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