Cleveland Cavaliers: 6 potential trades to save their season

By Tony Pesta | Oct 26, 2018

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 25: Head coach Tyronn Lue of the Cleveland Cavaliers talks with George Hill #3 Cedi Osman #16 and Tristan Thompson #13 while playing the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on October 25, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit won the game 110-103. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

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Trade No. 2

Opposing centers have felt no resistance in the paint thus far this season. The Cavaliers severely lack size and struggle to contest shots against taller players.

Adding size to the Cleveland Cavaliers roster is something that can do wonders for the team. Simply having a big body in the paint can often be enough to deter opponents from finishing layups.

Gorgui Dieng stands at 6’11” and weighs 245 pounds. This increase in size can help the Cavaliers hold down the painted area and contend with taller lineups. Trading away an undersized Tristan Thompson in return for Dieng may be the fix that the Cavaliers need.

Furthermore, Thompson is a player that could potentially thrive with Minnesota. His scrappy play style would be very appealing to head coach Tom Thibodeau, who is notorious for wanting players to hustle and work hard. Thompson fits this style nicely.

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