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Cavs trade rumors: Boston Celtics are the best Kyrie Irving trade partner

By Nick Dudukovich

GREENBURGH, NY - AUGUST 11: Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics poses for a portrait during the 2017 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at MSG Training Center on August 11, 2017 in Greenburgh, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
GREENBURGH, NY - AUGUST 11: Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics poses for a portrait during the 2017 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at MSG Training Center on August 11, 2017 in Greenburgh, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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Cavs trade rumors: Yeah it sounds weird, but the Boston Celtics as a trade partner for Kyrie Irving makes the most sense for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

On its face, trading Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics seems like one of the dumbest moves a sports executive could make. The former No. 1 overall pick is an NBA superstar and the Celtics are currently the only thing standing between another trip to the NBA Finals.

Unfortunately, the Cavs haven’t gotten an offer they like for Irving, which is why speculation is starting to ramp up that Irving may actually come to training camp still a member of the Cavs.

With the momentum to trade the disgruntled Irving stalled, perhaps the Cavs should explore moving Irving to the Celtics.

Boston is loaded with young talent and draft assets, and perhaps most importantly, there’s still hope for a trade.

The later point is important because Cleveland’s reportedly been greeted with tepid responses from Minnesota regarding a trade of Andrew Wiggins, and the Phoenix Suns with Josh Jackson. These young franchises don’t seem to understand, that you’ve gotta give something to get something…which brings up the Celtics.

Like the Cavs, they’re a team trying to win right now, evidenced by the contract given to Gordon Hayward. Even with his addition, the franchise still lacks a true superstar. Irving would change that.

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Cleveland is rumored to be very interested in 6-foot-8 rookie forward Jayson Tatum, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowksi, but Cleveland hasn’t commenced any trade talks with their Eastern Conference rival. That’s the nugget here. Cleveland hasn’t been shut down, and you’d think Boston would be open to acquiring a player such as Irving.

Wojnarnowski contended the Cavs are stuck somewhat, because they don’t know where LeBron James will play after this season, and they don’t want to spend the next five years living in the dumpster of the NBA to give James what he wants to win right now.

But Boston offers the Cavs pieces that help right now (Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder), as well as someone who can help after James leaves the Cavs, whether its via free agency, or retirement (Tatum).

A Cavs team of LeBron and Kevin Love is still good enough to beat a Boston team of Kyrie and Hayward,  while the organization can still set itself up for future success.

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Trading Kyrie to Boston seemed crazy at first, but now, it may be a lot more plausible and is an option the Cavaliers should explore.

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