3. Cavs get Dragic, Winslow, McGruder, Dorian Finney-Smith; Heat get Irving, Devin Harris; Mavericks get Shumpert
This trade works because the Heat may also want a true veteran backup point guard for Irving. Taking one from Dallas would be doable considering the Mavericks’ current glut at the position, now that dynamic rookie Dennis Smith Jr. is likely to get all the minutes he can, with Yogi Ferrell and J.J. Barea cleaning up. Ferrell, who has one year left on his deal, will likely be retained by Dallas.
Finney-Smith gives the Cavs a bouncy athlete to throw at wings or can be a “small ball” power forward, to temporarily spell James from those duties. Dallas may be rebuilding, but they could use Shumpert’s perimeter defense off the bench.
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