This Cavs-Knicks trade is focused on Collin Sexton to New York

Cleveland Cavaliers, New York Knicks, Collin Sexton, NBA Trade Rumors
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Collin Sexton, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA Rumors, New York Knicks
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New York Knicks Receive: G Collin Sexton

Cleveland Cavaliers Receive: F Obi Toppin, F Kevin Knox, No. 21 Pick (via DAL), No. 32 Pick (via DET)

In this trade scenario, each team because it allows them to build up their current rosters while also building up for the future as well. The New York Knicks would benefit from having a savvy point guard in Collin Sexton on their roster, while the Cavaliers would benefit from the first round draft picks and solid rotational pieces.

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Cleveland would get a very solid return investment from dealing away Collin Sexton in Obi Toppin and Kevin Knox, which could certainly help the team compete for a playoff spot in the near future.

As previously noted, Collin Sexton is under contract through the 2021-22 season before he will reach restricted free agency. Trading him away this offseason after he had such a strong season could land an intriguing return before having to engage in a sign-and-trade scenario next offseason.

This trade gives both sides exactly what they’re looking for in terms of talent, and it’s a very fair deal between two competitive rosters. Let’s take a look at how this trade directly impacts each team directly.

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