The Atlanta Hawks seem to have already decided that they’re going to be sellers this season, and the Cleveland Cavaliers just benefited from that.
Multiple outlets are reporting that the Cavaliers have traded for shooting guard Kyle Korver, which LeBron James and Kyrie Irving have to be pretty happy about. Korver’s range will help improve the team’s floor spacing and will help open up the lane for other players. The Cavs’ roster is now full of shooters that can drain open looks from anywhere on the court, and that makes them even more dangerous.
REPORTS: The Atlanta Hawks are finalizing a deal sending Kyle Korver to the Cleveland Cavaliers. (via @TheVertical) pic.twitter.com/vTNt11Mok7
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 6, 2017
Cavs will be sending 2019 protected 1st to Atlanta and Mike Dunleavy in deal. sources said.
— Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN) January 6, 2017
It’ll be interesting to see how Korver fares, as he’ll now be getting a lot more open looks. He has received a lot of attention from opposing defenses in the past, but that won’t be the case in Cleveland. And man, he can shoot. The Cavaliers odds just got a lot better at casino-bonuscode.us.
LeBron James ranks 2nd in the NBA in assists on made 3s.
Kyle Korver is a 42.9% 3-point shooter in his career. https://t.co/Ifl2Svftvt
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) January 6, 2017
Rumors are that Paul Millsap will be the next player the Hawks move, and it looks like they’re already beginning to clear cap space for next season. Should we just pencil the Raptors and Cavs in for the Eastern Conference Finals again this year?
Or while we’re at it, how about another Golden State Warriors/Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Finals? Both the Cavaliers and the Warriors are leading their respective conferences. Thus far, there has been no indication that either team is likely to give up their crown. The East is weak as usual and LeBron and company don’t seem to have any real competition. On the Western front, the Warriors always need to worry about the San Antonio Spurs. However, with Kevin Durant in toe, OKC is no longer a threat and it’s hard to believe that even the Spurs have enough fire power to keep up with Curry, Klay, and KD. Yes, it looks like we are in store for a rubber match between the Warriors and Cavaliers. Best out of three with the Finals series tied 1-1. Which team will get to claim their second trophy and the ultimate bragging rights? Stay tuned.
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