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Turning over the Cavaliers roster in five trades

By Paul Centopani

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 2: Kevin Love #0 of the Cleveland Cavaliers, second from right, sits on the bench with his team during the preseason game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on October 2, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 2: Kevin Love #0 of the Cleveland Cavaliers, second from right, sits on the bench with his team during the preseason game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on October 2, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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Milwaukee came storming out of the gate to start the season and are second in the East. The upgrade to Mike Budenholzer as head coach made an enormous difference, with the Bucks shifting to a more modern and efficient brand of ball.

While they were always gonna be a playoff team, it was supposed to be closer to the middle tier than the top. An eighth of the way through the slate, they’ve arrived ahead of schedule. They’re second in point differential in the entire NBA, trailing only Golden State — who they just beat by 23 at Oracle.

With Philadelphia having some hiccups and Boston not quite firing on all cylinders, Milwaukee has a legit shot to make the Eastern Conference Finals. Of course, there’s a lot of season left and they could always use more help.

The Bucks are actually sixth in the NBA in 3-point shooting percentage and second in attempts, leaps and bounds better than when they finished 21st and 25th in the league last season. Would they welcome a long-wing-spanned veteran combo guard who could shore up the second unit, start when needed, and who’s currently scorching 48 percent of his 3’s? Considering the start they’ve put together, I’d venture to say yes. Especially if the price of doing business is a bunch of spare parts and a second-round pick next year.

The Cavaliers have no use for a high-priced 32-year-old who tops out as maybe the fifth-best player on a really good team. Odds are Hill isn’t happy in the hopeless situation just like he wasn’t happy with the Kings last season.

Not only would the Cleveland get out from Hill’s contract, they’d bring back a world champion to remind fans of their glory days. Cue Delly’s I’m Coming Home montage.

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