Austin Reaves was untouchable... Then LA traded for Luka. There is only 1 ball; lebron opting in most likely doubt he gets another 1+1 w PO.

Truth is LA needs that 55mil bron earns to fill out roster.

1x more year & Luka can opt out and be ufa.

Luka Wants a big roll guy w him playing pg & a big who is Def Anchor & Lob threat.

Dorian Finney Smith could be switched for AR in this deal potentially but LUKA Wants ball in hand & w LeBron there too, AR is a 3rd wheel. Finney much better Defender & C*S guy that Luka trusts.

Jarrett Allen is Lakers & most iimportantly Lukas Dream center. The lob threat off the roll, and fros defense is exactly what LA needs.

Cavs make this move bc they able to get a legit backup big in Daniel Gafford.

Mavs got too many bigs w Lively, AD, Powell, & NOW ADD #1 pick to mavs Front Court w cooper flagg..

Kyrie is hurt & will decline PO & sign a new longterm dal tho he pRob gonna miss entire year.

Mavs get back a lock defender in okoro who has improved 3pt shooting ea year & is still under 25 & on a value deal. Hes solid Defender at 1, 2, 3..

Okeke added w a TO min deal but a solid 3 on min deal & still young..

Cavs give up #49 & future 2nd.. Mavs move big bc they need depth at guards & wings. Gafford is pricey too at 14mil a yr & you gonna want to get mins w AD & Lively & Flagg ccombinations... Gafford odd man out...

Cavs - cavs give up a big 4 member bc its time for Mobley to move to the 5 & Gafford is legit backup, or can play 5 & Mobley 4 if cavs go big.

Adding Austin Reaves would be as a secondary playmaker. Hes 6 5 & can defend much better than DG at 6 1.

Ultimately once this move is executed im looking to move DG for a guy like Jaden McDaniels, trey Murphy and pieces..

I know AR can facilitate & run point.

If im Cavs im not letting go of Dalton Knecht. Kid is a bucket getter & high flyer. Hes gonna be a future star imho. Hes 24 , 25 & fits cavs timeline. Eventually struss replacement.

Cavs could keep DG 1x more year, and just make this move.. then do some moves around the edges to get under 2nd Apron.

Cavs also get 31 unprotected 1st from LA which lost its value w Luka trade, unless Luka dont re up w Lakers.

If they dont get him a big like JA, then its possible.

Also watch if Bron opts out in LA..

W Luka now in LA he will have more input on roster construction & le gm... could just bolt.. especially when LA dont give him a 1+1 PO w no trade clause..

If bron opts out, he could go back to Cle w a min deal & get bronny traded to cle.. crazier things could happen. Unlikely but possible.. if bron wants to get 6 or 7 titles, cle on a min deal... could work...

Talk bout Dallas earlier b4 mavs won flagg in lottery.

LA will get Luka a Center this offseason & AR & DK would be great fits in Cle.

Potential starters

Darius Garland Donovan mitchell Austin Reaves DeAndre Hunter Evan Mobley

Bench

Struss Wade Gafford Dalton Knecht Emoni bates Ty Jerome if resigned n pay tax

Plus others

Big playoff lineup, offset DG Def liability

Donovan mitchell Austin Reaves Max struss Evan mobley Daniel Gafford

Also Gafford plays w edge & meanness.. something ja just dont got...

Lmk thoughts ?

Cle would still need to find a 3rd big in draft or a vet min.

But AR would be great fit & knect would be a Stud in few yrs...

Thoughts?