The Cleveland Cavaliers are widely expected to reach the Eastern Conference Finals this season, but do they have enough firepower to advance past a team like the Boston Celtics and into the NBA Finals?
Cleveland might want to add some reliable scoring to its rotation before the February 6 trade deadline rolls around.
One idea for the Cavs is to call up the Washington Wizards, who are essentially organizing a firesale this winter.
According to a new report from Fadeaway World’s Cholo Martin Magsino, Cleveland might be able to pry away a former Laker from the Wizards by presenting a package of Isaac Okoro, Max Strus, a 2031 first-rounder, and two second-rounders.
“Kyle Kuzma is always involved in trade rumors, and the Cleveland Cavaliers could be the best fit,” Magsino said.
“After two seasons of scoring 20+ points per game, the one-time champion averages 15.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.9 assists a night. That is a down year, but he can pick it back up when he is with the Eastern Conference leaders.”
“The Wizards will get a proven defender in Okoro, who has upside with his shooting. He won’t be the go-to guy like Kuzma, but you can always rely on him to play hard. This trade will only happen around mid-January because of Okoro’s late extension during the summer.”
“Getting Max Strus is also a good move because he is a good shooter and can get traded in the summer of 2025 to teams looking for reliable shooters. One first-round pick in 2031 could be good for the Wizards, while the two second-round picks could be good players.”
Kuzma will likely be courted by other contenders, not excluding the Golden State Warriors.
Nonetheless, he’d be a great fit in Cleveland, especially as the Cavs look ahead to a blockbuster battle with the wing-talented Celtics when it matters most.
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