10-31-2022, 11:36 PM
Levert seems like a place holder in Cleveland.
And would soon to lose his starting role once Garland gets back.
And he doesn't even fit the starting role of SF to begin with.
BUT.. he just had a nice 40+ point game though, so I wonder if Cleveland will hold on to him and let the dude expire.
THJ+Bullock for Levert and Okoro?
Either THJ or Bullock fits more as an SF rather than Levert who's natural position is SG. Allows Cleveland to solidify the SF position in the next 2 years. The prize here isn't necessarily THJ, but it's more of Bullock for the Cavs all the while getting rid of Okoro. THJ might also be of use to Cleveland, as Osman isn't exactly lighting it up for the Cavs.
Mavs would lose Bullock, and Okoro doesn't look like someone who can spread the floor, he is basically the cost of getting Levert. But Levert is a playmaker. He is like SD with more length. Enables the Mavs to play the 3 guard lineup, and also would allow DFS to slide down and have Josh as the primary backup at SF.
Mavs would be losing 2 players, but the impact of a 3rd playmaker in this lineup will be well worth it. With Levert's length, would possibly be an upgrade over the Luka-SD-JB trio. If anything else, and Levert doesn't re-sign, at the very least, THJ's contract wouldn't be there next season.
From Bleacher Report:
And would soon to lose his starting role once Garland gets back.
And he doesn't even fit the starting role of SF to begin with.
BUT.. he just had a nice 40+ point game though, so I wonder if Cleveland will hold on to him and let the dude expire.
THJ+Bullock for Levert and Okoro?
Either THJ or Bullock fits more as an SF rather than Levert who's natural position is SG. Allows Cleveland to solidify the SF position in the next 2 years. The prize here isn't necessarily THJ, but it's more of Bullock for the Cavs all the while getting rid of Okoro. THJ might also be of use to Cleveland, as Osman isn't exactly lighting it up for the Cavs.
Mavs would lose Bullock, and Okoro doesn't look like someone who can spread the floor, he is basically the cost of getting Levert. But Levert is a playmaker. He is like SD with more length. Enables the Mavs to play the 3 guard lineup, and also would allow DFS to slide down and have Josh as the primary backup at SF.
Mavs would be losing 2 players, but the impact of a 3rd playmaker in this lineup will be well worth it. With Levert's length, would possibly be an upgrade over the Luka-SD-JB trio. If anything else, and Levert doesn't re-sign, at the very least, THJ's contract wouldn't be there next season.
From Bleacher Report:
- Playing Caris LeVert at the 3 will have its defensive (and probably offensive) limitations once Darius Garland (eyelid laceration) is ready to rock. Trading for Donovan Mitchell drained Cleveland's draft-pick stash, but it's not without assets. LeVert's expiring contract can be a quality salary anchor if the Cavs don't view him as part of the bigger picture. Cleveland may not have the juice for targets like Gary Trent Jr. and Harrison Barnes(?), but someone in the realm of Josh Richardson, Joe Harris or Cody Martin might be up their alley.
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