NBA Trade Rumors: Sam Dekker to the Cleveland Cavaliers
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After LeBron James left the Cleveland Cavaliers, people are now thinking that the Cavs will start to rebuild but I think that they can still compete especially they are in the Eastern Conference. They still also have all-star forward Kevin Love and the number eight overall draft pick Collin Sexton. Sexton is an elite guard who can help Kevin Love in offense. They still also have some good pieces in Jordan Clarkson, George Hill, Larry Nance Jr. and Tristan Thompson.
Now the Cavaliers are trying to add some more role players and they are now targeting Sam Dekker of the Los Angeles Clippers. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Cavaliers are nearing to acquire Sam Dekker from the Clippers and he said that the Clippers are clearing some space in their roster and the Cavaliers are willing to give Sam Dekker a chance to have more playing time.
Sam Dekker is a third-year power forward who was drafted by the Houston Rockets 18th overall in the 2015 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-9 forward averaged 5.3 points, 3.0 rebounds and 0.7 assist per game in his three-year career. Dekker played two seasons with the Houston Rockets before the Rockets included him in the Chris Paul trade. Here is more from Adrian Wojnarowski’s report : “The Cleveland Cavaliers are finalizing a trade to acquire Los Angeles Clippers forward Sam Dekker, league sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on Sunday.
The two sides were working out the parameters of the exchange, which could include cash or future considerations, sources said. But Cleveland will not be trading a player back to the Clippers. The Clippers are making the move to clear a roster spot. The trade is not expected to be finalized until Monday or Tuesday. Dekker, a three-year NBA veteran, played his first two seasons with the Houston Rockets, who drafted him with the 18th pick in 2015 out of Wisconsin.” Dekker will now be given a chance to play more and show what he can do and maybe it is time for him to reach his true potential and develop his game in Cleveland.
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Dekker got something to offer if the Cavs want to actually give him a chance on the court. He was terrific at Wisconsin and has a high basketball IQ - the guy can play given the minutes and opportunity. Cleveland would actually be a good fit for him for next year...
Yes. Dekker can ball man. He just needs more minutes.