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Cleveland Cavaliers: 5 Potential Trades, Free Agent Targets Who Can Help Later This Season

By Nick Dudukovich

Oct 10, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio (9) dribbles the ball past Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) during the first quarter at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 10, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio (9) dribbles the ball past Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) during the first quarter at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 3, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Norris Cole (30) and San Antonio Spurs guard Patty Mills (8) scramble for a loose ball during the second quarter of a game at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 3, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Norris Cole (30) and San Antonio Spurs guard Patty Mills (8) scramble for a loose ball during the second quarter of a game at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

Norris Cole, Chinese Basketball Association

The Cavaliers front office and Norris Cole expressed mutual interest, but Cleveland couldn’t offer the Cleveland State product anything more than the veteran minimum.

In an effort to maximize his salary potential, Cole signed a $5 million contract in China. The Chinese season ends in February and the playoffs run through late March. The contract he signs allows him to return to the NBA when the Chinese season is over. That’s right around the time the Cavs should be ramping up their playoff push.

Cole could be useful to a good team. He still possesses a quick first step, although his defense leaves a lot to be desired.

But as Cavs fans saw last year during the NBA Finals, sometimes you don’t need shutdown defense from your backup point guard. Remember, Mo Williams took time away from Delly in the Finals, and sparked more than a few offensive possessions with his ability to score the ball.

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