re: Cleveland and Boston discussing Kyrie and Isiah trade. Deal done.

I am just seeing this trade, need a minute to digest

Immediate response is "hell yeah"

Secondary response is "this is good right?"

Kyrie only does one thing really well. When Lebron left the floor, it's amazing how little Kyrie could do. It's so underrated how much space players get playing alongside Lebron. It's still a good deal for the Celtics but even better for Cleveland and LBJ.

It's amazing that Cleveland was able to keep a Finals shot alive along with helping the future. No way I thought they could.

Boston took a small step back this year but better set up for years 2-5 as long as they can retain Kyrie. They were about to be stuck in the same position they're in now. By the time Brown, Tatum, BKN pick were ready Horford and IT would be washed and GH on the decline.

im really shocked how well cleveland did here. damn

Yep. Curious to see if they go after gasol this season like was reported a while back.

good trade for Cleveland except they could lose IT and Lebron next summer

Cleveland desperately needed a wing that could defend so Lebron didn't have to so much. As long as IT fits in and gives them 80% of the offense Kyrie did I think they'll come out ahead. Like this trade for both sides.

Will be interesting to see if "highest hoops IQ in the league" Lebron can figure out a way to hide IT on D.

Boom - IT can watch film of where Kyrie hid on D because he is awful there too.

So does CLE use the Nets pick to dangle on its own or with Love or whoever to get better for this season?

Or does Dan Gilbert stash it as a backup plan to jumpstart the rebuild if/when Lebron leaves?

It sounds crazy as CLE is the 2nd best team in the league but they're so far away from GS, and with Lebron seemingly already with 1 foot out the door, I'm holding onto that pick if I'm Gilbert.