08-22-2021, 09:27 PM
KL, if that's supposed to be Rubio, I don't think he fits criteria #1, which is that he be readily available.
To get him, the Cavs packaged T Prince (much younger, regular rotation player in CLE, had been a full-time starter prior to the 20-21 season that included about 2/3 of it in CLE). In making the swap, the Cavs also assumed the bigger salary, plus they sent out a pick and some cash.
That's a move that says they traded for Rubio because they wanted him. If they didn't, they would have just done nothing instead. I've never understood the discussion of Rubio, frankly, as if the Cavs don't want him.
In addition, Rubio's contract is almost as big as Dragic's, which means he would present the same sort of match and asset obstacles that are there with Dragic.
To get him, the Cavs packaged T Prince (much younger, regular rotation player in CLE, had been a full-time starter prior to the 20-21 season that included about 2/3 of it in CLE). In making the swap, the Cavs also assumed the bigger salary, plus they sent out a pick and some cash.
That's a move that says they traded for Rubio because they wanted him. If they didn't, they would have just done nothing instead. I've never understood the discussion of Rubio, frankly, as if the Cavs don't want him.
In addition, Rubio's contract is almost as big as Dragic's, which means he would present the same sort of match and asset obstacles that are there with Dragic.
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