NBA Rumors: 3 bold predictions for Cleveland Cavaliers' 2021 NBA off-season

#2 Collin Sexton will be traded

Collin Sexton #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots over Jakob Poeltl #25 of the San Antonio Spurs

A trade involving Collin Sexton will be a hard pill to swallow for Cleveland Cavaliers fans. However, trade rumors suggest that the guard would be available for trade.

The Cleveland Cavaliers were expected to build a team around their two best youngsters - Sexton and Garland, both of whom were considered untouchable. But things have changed in Cleveland, and the former might be traded in the offseason.

Confirming the reporting out there that the Oklahoma City Thunder could be a trade destination for Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton. A source says the Thunder like the pairing of Sexton with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and have the draft picks in order to make a deal happen.

— Evan d’Amarell (@AmNotEvan) July 28, 2021

Sexton has been the spark for the Cleveland Cavaliers on offense, which is why it is surprising that they are willing to ship him off. He has averaged 20+ points per game for two consecutive seasons despite playing only three years in the NBA.

Sexton's ball-handling skills and ability to score will make him a target for top teams this offseason. However, moving him will be a poor decision from the Cleveland Cavaliers front office as he has been their most explosive player since LeBron James' departure.

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#3 The Cleveland Cavaliers will pursue TJ McConnell

T.J. McConnell #9 of the Indiana Pacers shoots the ball against Nicolas Claxton #33 of the Brooklyn Nets

As things stand, the Cleveland Cavaliers cannot afford to make any flashy acquisitions because of their current financial position. Even after they get out of Love's bad contract, re-signing Allen will be an expensive venture.

To that effect, the Cleveland Cavaliers will look to make a less expensive but effective signing this offseason. The player that perfectly fits into this category is TJ McConnell.

With Sexton's departure, the Cleveland Cavaliers will be short-handed on the backcourt. Although the Cavs would still be expected to make more signings to build backcourt depth, McConnell would be a great acquisition.

Cleveland Cavs reportedly interested in TJ McConnell, Alex Caruso https://t.co/vwteRvKaJa

— Sportando (@Sportando) July 24, 2021

Salary-wise, McConnell would not be much of a burden for the Cleveland Cavaliers as he earned $3.5 million in his final season with the Indiana Pacers. The value he brings for that figure is worth it, which is why the Cavs will need to move quickly to avoid losing him to other teams.

McConnell would be a great addition both on offense and defense. With a player like Jarrett Allen on the roster, he will be a beneficiary of the veteran's impeccable court vision. Aside from making dimes, he is an effective scorer, creating more scoring options for the Cleveland Cavaliers on offense.