The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Phoenix Suns have contrasting outcomes last season. The Cavs is the top dog, having won the NBA championship by defeating the Golden State Warriors in seven games. On the other hand, the Suns was second to the last in the Western Conference division, having won only 23 out of 82 games.
But now, it seems they will meet on the same ground - the trade market. Rumors are spreading that the Cavs and the Suns are in trade talks discussing the possibility of dealing some of their players. The supposed deal involves two players who have been regular in trade rumors these past few days.
According to YIBADA English, the Cavs need to evaluate themselves as they lose some key players during the season. If they want to keep the title on their side, they must act now.
The Cavs already lose Matthew Dellavedova thru trade and Timofey Mozgov thru free agency. A trade deal with the Suns could probably solve their problem but they must give up one of their own.
Trade scenario suggests that the Cavs will send Kevin Love to the Suns in exchange for guard Brandon Knight and center Tyson Chandler. Although the Cavs surrender Love in the process, they still got Tristan Thompson and Channing Frye for the rebounds and floor spacing purposes.
Both Love and Knight are regular players on the trade rumor lately. Love was linked to being traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Minnesota Timberwolves, Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers. While Knight is rumored to transfer to the Philadelphia 76ers and San Antonio Spurs.
On the separate report by ChattSportsNet.com, the addition of Knight and Chandler will be a good pick up for the Cavs. Knight will be a better backup for Kyrie Irving and a good substitute for JR Smith. As of this time, Smith is still unsigned by the Cavs due to issues on his contract.
The report also said that aside from Knight, the Cavs can use Chandler as a backup center or even a starter to man their middle and utilize his ability as a rim protector. It could also give him another chance to win a championship again.
Still, this rumor is purely speculative and there is no confirmation on both teams.
Will this trade rumor make Kevin Love and Brandon Knight suit up for another team? Will the Cavs and the Suns consider this for their future?
