I'd like to see a 3-team megadeal between the Cavs, Kings, and Bobcats atop the draft.
Cavaliers Receive
DeMarcus Cousins (from Kings)
#4 pick (from Bobcats) - use to draft Anthony Bennett
Kings Receive
#1 pick (from Cavs) - use to draft Nerlens Noel
#19 pick (from Cavs) - use to draft someone like Dennis Schroeder or Steven Adams
# 31 pick (from Cavs) - use to draft Myck Kabongo
#33 pick (from Cavs) - use to draft Glen Rice Jr.
Bobcats Receive
Tristan Thompson (from Cavs)
#7 pick (from Sacramento) - use to draft Alex Len, Victor Oladipo, or Trey Burke
In this proposed trade the Cavs get another foundational player to pair with Kyrie in DeMarcus Cousins as well as a tantalizing prospect in Anthony Bennett. The price is steep (Thompson, picks #1, 19, 31, and 33) but putting together a trio of Irving, Cousins, and Bennett would be too good to pass up. The Cavs would be one of the most exciting teams to build into contenders in 2K14.
The Kings receive a plethora or picks (including #1 overall), dump their headache center, and get to rebuild fresh under new ownership. Sacramento would also play themselves into a top 3 pick next season while Noel spends half the season recovering.
Charlotte moves down a few spots in the draft, picks up a young power forward in Tristan Thompson, and have the luxury of drafting the best player that falls to them. The Bobcats need talent, any player in the top 7 will help the team.
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