This is probably the best outcome the Cavs can get. This situation is eerily similar to Kobe's trade request in 2007, which never happened. And remember what happened afterwards? Well, several trips to the Finals of course haha.

The only thing that might really force the trade is if the relationship between Irving and James was actually significantly damaged. We really can't know that, nor does the media. But I suppose time will tell us :)

I actually am excited about the Rose deal, and playing with James and coming off the bench might just give him Sixth Man of the Year honors (I'm optimistic, clearly lol).