4 reasons why the Cleveland Cavaliers won the Kyrie Irving trade

It adds some flexibility

The Cavs, or Dan Gilbert more accurately, saved quite a bit of money on this trade.

Don’t pile on Dan. Irving wanted to be traded. Gilbert would’ve happily continued to pay Irving had Kyrie been like every other superstar in the league; desiring to play for a super team alongside LeBron James.

But I digress.

Here’s how the Cavs benefit financially from Irving trade.

Something to think about, because maybe the Cavs aren’t done dealing.

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If something becomes available at the trade deadline, or sooner, you’d better believe that draft pick they picked up from Boston is going to be in high demand.