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TheSundanceKid:
I think Cleveland aren't done trading, after the Irving trade I wouldn't put them closer to GS than before, but they do have some added versatility. I don't think they are minded to trade the Brooklyn pick unless they are presented with a no brainer. However there are still players out there that they have been linked to who make sense.

Cle in: Melo, O'Quinn, lotto protected 1st
Cle out: Love, Shump

NYK in: Shump, Monroe, Parker
NYK out: Melo, O'Quinn, lotto protected 1st

Mil in: Love
Mil out: Monroe, Parker

Why for Cleveland? Love is a very good player but he doesn't provide what is needed to beat GS, he isn't quick enough on defence and he can't move into the C role. If James leaves in the summer he also doesn't fit with their longer rebuilding timeline. I query here if they get anywhere near the value they should get for him but they do dump Shump and gain Melo who is a much better fit in the PF role in Cleveland. His bully ball style would be far more effective against the GS players, particularly Durant. A lotto protected pick should even the value.

Why for New York? They gain Parker for Melo at the price of Shumps contract. Parker is a high risk player at this point but should he work out then he's a great front court partner for KP. They give up a future 1st but they would be trending up and that shouldn't hurt too much. Monroe is an interesting piece here, should he fit well he may find a future there.

Why for Milwaukee? They get Love to partner with GA in their growing core. They would have Thon developing at C and can play Henson there as well. Love adds spacing that they desperately need alongside GA. They give up Monroe, who is leaving anyway, and Parker, who is oft injured.

Thoughts welcome

Somebody:
That 1st needs to be top 7 protected at least for Cleveland to even get them to do the deal.

jpotter33:
Hmm, this is interesting.

I generally like the deal from all perspectives.

NY won't get any package better than that for Melo, even with Parker's injury history. Parker and Porzingis could eventually make a dynamic 4/5 combo.

Love the trade for Milwaukee, too, especially if they think Parker will be really limited once he gets back. Love is a really nice fit for them at the 4, along with being a good vet presence for that young team. I think they could be the third best team in the East after that trade if they're healthy.

Cleveland is the big question mark. While I think that's probably close to fair value, they probably want a bit more to make such a drastic trade. However, though it's probably unlikely that this alone would keep Lebron in Cleveland, it does make it a bit more likely of him staying by increasing the chances of creating the "super friends" team in Cleveland.

From a Celtics perspective, there's both good and bad things about it. The good thing is that this would most likely mean we're going to the Finals this year. We match up much better against Melo at the 4 than Love at the 4. The bad thing is that you're making Milwaukee stronger, which is dangerous given their youth, athleticism, length, and superstar in Giannis. They could end up being a strong rival for years to come.

ETNCeltics:
Lebron may not think so, but Love for Melo makes CLE a worse team.

Moranis:
That is an absolutely terrible trade for Cleveland.  New York makes out like bandits.

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