In the news: OKC Thunder destruction of Cavaliers prompts spotlight shift
Cavaliers Trade Rumors heat up:
Be honest Thunder Nation, doesn’t it feel great to finally see another team topping headlines for their team issues? Not that any of us would ever wish negativity on another fanbase, but it wore a little thin always being the team pointed at for under performing.
That doesn’t mean there isn’t areas to tweak or that the OKC Thunder have cleared the consistency hurdle. Rather, it means the Cavaliers issues are likely to be the focus instead of OKC. Thankfully this should afford the team time to focus on developing and what truly matters.
Particularly with (as per above) the Cavaliers management doing nothing to douse the fires raging over the potential trades coming.
Stein breaks rumors of Cavs interest in Clippers:
Link to the @nytimes latest on the Cavaliers’ attempts to reshape their roster by pursuing trades for DeAndre Jordan, Lou Williams and George Hill —> https://t.co/xJil7exHMX
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) January 20, 2018
Amick confirms reports:
Cavs and Bucks among several teams that have been engaged with the Clippers in DeAndre Jordan talks for some time, I’m told, but this isn’t likely happening anytime soon - if at all. Deadline Feb. 8.
— Sam Amick (@sam_amick) January 20, 2018
Charania highlights Hill rumors:
Sources: In effort to bolster backcourt, Cleveland emerges as interested suitor for Sacramento's George Hill. Story: https://t.co/weWWGfM43d
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 19, 2018
With Derrick Rose just returning to action and Isaiah Thomas still shaking off the rust, the rumor of Hill is of particular interest. Moreover, as the NBA Game Time crew pointed out adding Hill wouldn’t necessarily improve the Cavaliers enough to beat the Warriors let alone the top teams in the East.
Suffice to say Ty Lue sure has a lot to navigate on and off the court.