re: Dion Waiters to OKC. JR Smith to Cleveland

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I actually like this trade for OKC now that they are keeping Reggie Jackson.

Cleveland is the one who lost here imo.

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I think everyone won to be honest.

Cleveland get's rid of Dion Waiters (known selfish player who think he should be a #1 option and isn't a team player) and replaces him with an older better version of himself who they will most likely dump\trade within a year (JR Smith). Then as a bonus they get Iman Shumpert. Iman is exactly what they need. A guy who will play stout defense and get ~7-10 points a game. Iman will probably be a starter when healthy. Cleveland gets a little better and adds depth.

OKC loses basically nothing and gets a legit bench scorer. Again, selfish player but will score. If it doesn't work out it's not a really a big deal. Low risk move for them.

Knicks are tanking and just dumping salary. Good for them to.

Knicks dumped Dalembert as well. Wonder if the Cavs pick him up?