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5 trades the Cleveland Cavaliers can make to satisfy LeBron James

By John Buhler

Jan 23, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) before a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 23, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) before a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 12, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Bojan Bogdanovic (44) warms up before a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Bojan Bogdanovic (44) warms up before a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Bojan Bogdanovic

Small Forward, Brooklyn Nets

Do the Cavaliers have buyer’s remorse already from the Kyle Korver trade with the Atlanta Hawks?Probably, as Korver has not found his rhythm in his short time with Cleveland. He could round into form but LeBron expressed the need for playmakers and Korver’s offense is limited to deadly outside shooting.

If the Cavaliers front office wants to get James another player with a little more offensive versatility, maybe give Sean Marks of the Brooklyn Nets a call on small forward Bojan Bogdanovic. Bogdanovic is 27 years old and about to be a free agent. He is making a little over $3 million this season.

While he could re-up with the Nets, who’s to say that he’s part of Marks’ and head coach Kenny Atkinson’s long-term plan anyway? Bogdanovic was drafted and signed under a different front office regime. Cleveland could get a younger and more productive player over Korver, while not having to send a ridiculous offer the other way.

Keep in mind that Atkinson is keen on player development. That is what helped him get a head coaching gig in the first place. Maybe Kay Felder or Jordan McRae have some room for growth that Atkinson can get more out of than Tyronn Lue can in Cleveland? Bogdanovic on an expiring contract should be considered by the Cleveland brass.