Cleveland Cavaliers Trade News: Jamal Crawford linked to Cavs again
Crawford may provide streaky shooting for the Cavaliers.
It appears that the link between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Clippers guard Jamal Crawford has been reignited again, as it is revealed that the guard is open to moving to the Eastern Conference to join the Ohio powerhouse.
With the Cavaliers already housing LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love, they are looking like a perennial candidate to reach the NBA Finals for the second straight season.
However, with them falling short last season to a more complete team in the Golden State Warriors, the Cavaliers are now looking to add more depth in the squad and Crawford seems to fit in that role perfectly.
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According to Chris Haynes, a part of Northeast Ohio Media Group, he believes that there is indeed interest from Crawford's camp.
Speaking during Sports Insider, Haynes revealed: "I know Jamal personally, and I know he would definitely like to be a part of the Cavaliers organization.
"Jamal is one guy off the top of my head that I know would be a fit, and I know that they'll be looking at him. They want to use that exception for a wing player."
Crawford has been linked to a move to the Cavs earlier in the summer, with the possibility of a trade that would bring Brendan Haywood and his $10.5 million salary in return for the streaky shooter.
However, talks failed and Haywood was sent to the Portland Trail Blazers for a trade exception.
Crawford isn't set to be a free agent until the end of the coming season, but if any sort of trade can be made between the two clubs, then it could be a real possibility that he would end up in Cleveland to help James win his third NBA championship.
Nicknamed "J. Crossover", he ranks second among bench scorers in points per game, averaging 16.8 a night while shooting 40% from the field, and 32% from beyond the arc.
