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Cleveland Cavaliers: Pros and cons of trading Collin Sexton or Darius Garland

By Tony Pesta

DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 09: Collin Sexton #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers moves the ball up court against the Detroit Pistons in the first half of an NBA game at Little Caesars Arena on January 9, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. 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. Cleveland defeated Detroit 115-112 in OT. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 09: Collin Sexton #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers moves the ball up court against the Detroit Pistons in the first half of an NBA game at Little Caesars Arena on January 9, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. 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. Cleveland defeated Detroit 115-112 in OT. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images) /
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Cons

The biggest thing that will stop the Cavaliers from trading either Collin Sexton or Darius Garland is the fear of giving up too soon. Together, the two have only played 59 games. Most of which under unusual circumstances, such as Garland’s injury and their head coach leaving midway through the season.

Though they haven’t shown any chemistry together yet, that doesn’t mean they can’t form a connection at some point in the future. The two have both given indication that they are dedicated to improving and could one day click together as a high-octane offensive duo.

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Individually, giving up Sexton would mean getting rid of the Cavaliers’ top scorer. Sexton led the team last season with 20.8 points per game. The last time the franchise had a player average 20+ points in their sophomore season was Kyrie Irving, who put up 22.5 in the 2012-13 season.

Meanwhile, Garland remains the smoothest ball handler on the team. He has a natural feel for shifting weight and changing momentum. As he develops into a stronger 3-point shooter, he will be a constant threat from deep due to his shifty handle.

Both will struggle on defense for the foreseeable future but they can overcome this deficiency if the rest of the team is constructed well enough. Furthermore, their output on offense might one day outweigh their issues on defense.

Lastly, they are both steadily working towards becoming better passers. Each showed growth as playmakers throughout the season and they should only get better as time goes on.

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