28 Jan 2018 23:27:30
Given Cousins' injury and the Cavs need to acquire talent to compete with GSW in the future. Would this trade be beneficial to all?

Pelicans get Thompson, Osman, '18 1st DP Cavs

Cavs get Cousins


1.) 29 Jan 2018
29 Jan 2018 04:00:19
To big a risk for the Cavs. They already need another center and this makes them desperate for a center this year. There is also a decent chance IT, Bron, and Cousins would all walk.


2.) 29 Jan 2018
29 Jan 2018 04:44:15
TT wouldn't see the floor against GSW. I think the Cavs could sell Lebron on a starting 5 of Thomas, Brk pick? Lebron, Love, Cousins more than they could now.

Or if all three walk they have cleared TTs contract for a late first and Osman. And then they can pivot into a full rebuild from there.


3.) 29 Jan 2018
29 Jan 2018 05:26:39
Tristan actually is a good perimeter defender for a center and he's currently in the starting line up before that he was playing 20+ minutes off the bench. As long as he's healthy he will play significant minutes against the Warriors. The Cavs would basically be sacrificing this year (they trade almost all of their tradable assets and it would be hard to make a significant 2nd move) for the hope that they can keep it together next year and using two assets that would help in a rebuild. Tristan will only have 2 years left on his deal at the start of next year, so if it is a rebuild, the contract really doesn't hamper the Cavs plans. If the Cavs were more stable right now, it would be something to consider, but things are way to volatile to take a risk like that.