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Cleveland Cavaliers: 6 ways the trade deadline deals impact the team

By Nick Dudukovich

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CLEVELAND, OH – FEBRUARY 23: Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert sits next to former NBA player Charles Oakley prior to the game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New York Knicks at Quicken Loans Arena on February 15, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH – FEBRUARY 23: Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert sits next to former NBA player Charles Oakley prior to the game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New York Knicks at Quicken Loans Arena on February 15, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images) /

6. Have roster flexibility

After the trade deadline, rumors will start hearing up on the buyout market and thanks to their deadline day trades, Cleveland will have some flexibility.

With the all the dust settled, Cleveland now has two open roster spots. Perhaps a player like Tony Allen, someone who’s able to defend on the perimeter will become available.

The Cavs opened up their second available roster spot by trading Dwyane Wade to the Miami Heat, allowing him finish his career where it started.

For Wade, Cleveland got an a second-round draft choice.

The buyout market saw the Cavs land Andrew Bogut last season, but that decision went bust after Bogut got hurt one minute into his Cavs debut.

With the All-Star game on deck and the playoffs just months around the corner, the Cavs have a lot of work to do to get their new roster playing at a championship caliber level.

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