Trading Collin Sexton for Mike Conley would be the worst trade in franchise history

The Cleveland Cavaliers better not trade Collin Sexton for Mike Conley

There’s been constant chatter around the future of Collin Sexton and the Cleveland Cavaliers since he went down with his injury at the beginning of the year. The expectation has always been that he’d return to the team but a fire-sale in Utah may change expectations. The Utah Jazz has apparently reached out to the Cavs about a talent swap with Mike Conley for Sexton.

To say this is the worst trade idea I’ve heard in years is an understatement. Conley has fallen off a cliff, and while he may have value as a veteran backup, he’s certainly not worth trading Sexton for.

This whole thing started because Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer reported that Jazz wants to do a full-tear down in Utah, which includes trading away star guard Donovan Mitchell. If Mitchell does get dealt, then guys like Conley won’t be long for the team.

"Utah has explored a sign-and-trade scenario that would send veteran point guard Mike Conley to Cleveland in exchange for restricted free agent Collin Sexton, sources said. The Cavaliers wouldn’t appear to have a need for an additional point guard, and it seems unlikely that Conley would be the returning player Cleveland would prioritize if talks ever gained legitimate traction."

The problem is that Conley isn’t what he once was and his addition to the team would just cause a log jam the Cavs don’t need. Thankfully it doesn’t seem likely as the Cavs have apparently rebuffed the offer.

The Cleveland Cavaliers could use some Utah Jazz players, however

Depending on the trade pieces heading over, the Cavs would do well to look at Patrick Beverly and Bojan Bogdanovic. Both men are entering their mid-30s but both men also provide two unique talents. Beverly is arguably the best defensive guard in the league and Bogdanovic is a 40% three-point shooter, who can score from anywhere on the court.

Throw in Walker Kessler and we can talk turkey.