Cleveland Cavaliers Receive: G CJ McCollum, F Derrick Jones Jr.
Portland Trail Blazers Receive: G Collin Sexton, F Kevin Love, 2022 second-round pick (via San Antonio Spurs)
CJ McCollum would be the biggest piece being moved in this deal but he would not be on his own. Derrick Jones Jr. would also see a chance of scenery. This would give the Cleveland Cavaliers new players to lean on. McCollum would pair with Darius Garland in the backcourt for the Cavaliers.
Collin Sexton would not have a chance to play with McCollum because he would be on his way to Portland. The Blazers would get a new young star to team up with Lillard. Kevin Love and his large contract would also be going to Portland, along with a second-round pick in 2022.
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The net result of this NBA trade scenario from a salary cap perspective would be the Cavaliers taking on $2.8 million in additional salary. Kevin Love is owed $31.2 million next season and is the highest paid player in this deal with CJ McCollum not being fair behind at $30.8 million.
Collin Sexton will be entering the final year of his rookie contract and will be a restricted free agent next offseason. Meanwhile, the Trail Blazers would be paying two seasons of Kevin Love’s contract as opposed to three seasons for CJ McCollum.
Let’s take a closer look and see how this deal might benefit both sides next season.
