Basic Trade Proposal Framework

Note: This is not the final framework, but a starting point for discussions. Obviously, picks and other players could be added as needed.

Cavs Receive: Cameron Johnson and DFS

Nets Receive: Darius Garland, Ty Jerome, and Emoni Bates

Rationale/Thoughts Behind Trade:

• The Cavs decide that a Garland-Mitchell backcourt will not be a viable option moving forward and sign Mitchell to an extension, leaving Garland as the odd man out.

• The Cavs rebalance their roster by adding size to the wings with Cam Johnson and DFS.

• The Nets, who just traded Bridges, lean into rebuilding by acquiring Garland as their centerpiece going forward.

• Nets would also acquire Emoni Bates, which stings for the Cavs due to his clear upside and potential. Nevertheless, they make the sacrifice for a win-now mentality.

• Ty Jerome is added to the deal for salary filler and helps the Cavs have a bit more salary flexibility.

POST TRADE MOVES:

• Brooklyn would continue to tear down/shuffle around its roster as it prepares to rebuild/retool, possibly considering trade options for players like Claxton, Cam Thomas, Bogdonavic, and Simmons (if a market even exists, lol) if the packages make sense.

• The Cavs would most likely move to work on extensions for Mobley, maybe resign Okoro, and possibly see what Niang and picks could bring back in a trade, such as a backup center.

New Line-Ups for Both Teams:

Cavs:

• Starting Lineup: Mitchell, Strus, Cam Johnson, E. Mobley, Allen.

• Bench: Levert, Merrill, DFS, Okoro (if resigned), Dean Wade, I. Mobley, C. Porter

Nets:

• Starting Lineup: Garland, Thomas, J. Wilson, Bogdanovic, Claxton (if resigned)

• Bench: Schoder, Whitehead, Clowney, Sharpe, Bates, Simmons, Smith Jr., Jerome, Watford

Thoughts?