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Cleveland Cavaliers: Is trading the Brooklyn Nets’ pick a no-brainer?

By Ryan Rosko

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 22: The draft board is seen displaying picks 1 through 30 after the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 22, 2017 in New York City. 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 Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 22: The draft board is seen displaying picks 1 through 30 after the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 22, 2017 in New York City. 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 Mike Stobe/Getty Images) /
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To add talent to a roster in hopes of success, sometimes giving up key assets are required. For the Cleveland Cavaliers, that is something they must determine.

As the 2017-18 season continues for the Cleveland Cavaliers, more rumors will continue to be discussed. Some may not be worth thinking about while others may have a legitimate chance of happening.

As enticing and interesting rumors are that is all they are. Cleveland is a very old team but is certainly not playing like that. What the Cavaliers’ front office must do is maintain their franchise as a championship-winning team while looking to the future.

Maintaining such success is the challenge. With that in mind, how could Cleveland achieve both sides of the coin? Well, first off, trading PF/C Tristan Thompson should happen but more is needed.

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Yep, that’s right, the million dollar dilemma: Do they trade the Brooklyn Nets’ pick?

Earlier this season, it was a no-brainer for Cleveland to deal the pick as Brooklyn was winning games. However, that is no longer the case. Heading into Thursday night, the Nets owned the third-worst record in the east at 12-22 according to NBA.com.

By including the Nets’ pick, a trade for a legit center, for example, would be easier to accomplish. One name to keep in mind is Los Angeles Clippers’ DeAndre Jordan. On the other hand, what about adding quality talent while simulatouaelsy winning regularly?

That would be the preference if Cleveland kept the pick. Slovenia G/F Luka Doncic, Duke PF Marvin Bagley, and Arizona C DeAndre Ayton are all names to remember come June. Just imagine any of them along with guard Isaiah Thomas, G/F Cedi Osman, among other playing with the talented core Cleveland currently has.

Before we know it, down the road when F LeBron James retires it will be as if the Cavs didn’t lose a step. If adding a Jordan or other worthwhile talent now via trade is a must, that is fine but if somehow the Cavs can land that player without giving up the Nets’ pick, then that’s a home run.

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While there is still plenty of time before the trade deadline arrives, assuming the Nets continue to lose should give the Cavs the answer they are seeking. Of course, the ping pong balls have the final say, but it’s safe to say Cleveland’s pick via the Nets very valuable and will only increase as more games are played.

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