It may suck but trading Cedi Osman is making too much sense

The Cleveland Cavaliers are open to trading Cedi Osman.

Cedi Osman is a Cleveland Cavaliers fan favorite. He’s athletic, dynamic, can pass, can shoot, and really is just all-around a good dude. He’s just constantly finding himself in the worst possible situations. If I had to compare him to anyone, Osman is the Eddie Munson of the Cavs.

A beloved fan favorite, doom to be written off before season five.

So it shouldn’t surprise anyone that Osman has been pitched in some trades so far this summer, according to Sam Amico.

"The Cavs have discussed Osman in several trade scenarios this offseason, per Hoops Wire sources. But for now, his focus is on the Turkish national team — which features seven NBA players — and so far, Osman has delivered."

It’s not great to hear. You certainly don’t want to trade Osman but considering how deep this team is and how much of a misfit he is in the Cavs offense, it makes sense. Plus, there’s the fact the Cavs have a huge cap figure they want to cut down and trading Osman could help with that.

Osman’s a good player who needs a team to treat him like he was Hedo Turkoglu. In fact, the Turkey National team is highlighting Osman’s traits in the leadup to Eurobasket. Eurobasket is a three-week event, ranging from Sept. 1 to Sept 18, and will feature NBA talent.  Guys like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Franz Wagner, Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, and others being involved, Osman has a chance to make a name for himself.

If he does well against the elite of the NBA, not only will the Cavs have more reason to include him in future plans but his trade value will go up by proxy.

The Cleveland Cavaliers should listen to trade offers but after Eurobasket

So far in the exhibition portion of the season, Osman has posted games of  17, 18, and 22 points, on great shooting. In Turkey’s win over Georgia, Osman shot 9-14 from the floor while being a key facilitator.

I would wait for any trade involving Osman, especially until after Eurobasket. If Osman can come in, dominate and show up, then the Cavs may be more willing to see him as a key rotation guy, or even a starter.

Someone will get traded, you can believe that, but it may not be Osman.

But it’s probably going to be Osman.