8 HYPOTHETICAL TRADES for the Cleveland Cavaliers that would change the look of the team next year

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The Cleveland Cavaliers were just swept out of the Eastern Conference Finals by the New York Knicks, and now the question becomes simple: run it back or make a move? Here are eight hypothetical trades that would dramatically change the look of the roster—and maybe the future of the franchise. 1. Giannis Antetokounmpo to Cleveland The blockbuster everyone will talk about. What would the Cavs have to give up to land Giannis Antetokounmpo, and would pairing him with Evan Mobley instantly make Cleveland the East favorite? 2. Mikal Bridges to Cleveland After what the Knicks did to the Cavs, does adding a two-way wing like Mikal Bridges solve some of the problems exposed in the playoffs? 3. Isaiah Stewart for Max Strus-centered package Would adding toughness and physicality through Isaiah Stewart help Cleveland more than keeping the shooting of Max Strus? 4. Lauri Markkanen Reunion What if the Cavs brought back Lauri Markkanen? He's become a completely different player since leaving Cleveland. Would a reunion unlock something special? Subscribe and ring the bell for the latest talk about the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Guardians, Cleveland Cavaliers and Ohio State Buckeyes: https://bit.ly/ucss_subscribe Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ultclesports Watch live on YouTube 11 a.m.-1 p.m. weekdays on YouTube and WKYC+ on your Roku and Fire TV apps! The Ultimate Cleveland Sports Show is your daily source of the best conversation about the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Guardians, Cleveland Cavaliers and Ohio State Buckeyes, as well as sports throughout Northeast Ohio. Produced by Mike Lucas, Anthony Antonelli, and Earl Mauldin. Hosted by Jay Crawford, Adam the Bull, G Bush, Jason Lloyd, and Tyvis Powell.