Cavaliers Send Isaac Okoro To Nets In Intriguing Trade Proposal

NBA Analyst Jake Weinbach outlines a potential trade that would send Isaac Okoro to the Brooklyn Nets and Dorian Finney-Smith to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Jan 11, 2024; Paris, FRANCE; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro (35) is defended by Brooklyn Nets forward Royce O'Neale (00) in the NBA Paris Game at AccorHotels Arena. Mandatory Credit: Alexis Reau/Presse Sports via USA TODAY Sports / Presse Sports-USA TODAY Sports

The Cleveland Cavaliers have yet to make a move in free agency or pull off a trade that improves their roster from last season.

Yes, they’ve signed Donovan Mitchell to a contract extension and they appear to be close to one with Evan Mobley, but the front office still needs to make upgrades to the supporting cast to make them an NBA Finals contender.

NBA analyst Jake Weinbach outlined a potential trade the Cavaliers could make with the Brooklyn Nets, which sure feels like a win-win for both sides. He proposed that the Cavs send Isaac Okoro (via a sign-and-trade) and multiple second-round picks in exchange for Dorian Finney-Smith. 

Per Weinbach, “As the Nets enter a rebuild, there’s a high chance that Brooklyn deals Finney-Smith to the highest bidder this offseason.”

The Cavaliers could have a strong trade offer on the table for Dorian Finney-Smith that includes Isaac Okoro (S&T) and multiple second-round draft picks.

As the Nets enter a rebuild, there’s a high chance that Brooklyn deals Finney-Smith to the highest bidder this offseason. https://t.co/UPFEmkuPtc

— Jake Weinbach (@JWeinbachNBA) July 13, 2024

Starting with the Cavs, they get a proven three-and-D wing to add to their rotation. Finney-Smith averaged 8.5 points while shooting 35 percent from behind the arc last season. He also posted a defensive rating of 117, as DFS continues to show he’s one of the best perimeter defenders in the league.

Mar 10, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Dorian Finney-Smith (28) blocks a shot by Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro (35) in the first quarter at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports / David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

The Nets could have interest in Okoro, given that he’s still only 23 years old and would fit with the timeline of their rebuild. Brooklyn would also get more draft capital, which is always important for a team looking toward the future. 

Based on Weinbach's post, it certainly sounds like the Cavs have an interest in Okoro. If this trade were to go down, I think it would be a win-win for both sides, given what each organization’s aspirations are next season.