Rockets, Cavs In Serious Trade Talks For Iman Shumpert

The Cleveland Cavaliers are trying to trade Iman Shumpert and they appear to have found a potential partner. The Houston Rockets are in trade talks with the Cavs to land Shumpert. 

Cleveland's in talks with Houston on a deal to move Iman Shumpert to Rockets, league sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/Uym4ZfSwMz

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2017

Cavs in market to get draft pick & trade exception for Iman Shumpert, which would free $ to sign Kyle Korver and set up future deals.

— Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN) July 1, 2017

The Cavs are attempting to move Shumpert and save over $10 million. The Cavs are thin on draft picks and getting another, even if it's just a second rounder, helps. 

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A good enough defender, Shumpert averaged only 7.5 points per game this year. The Cavs' main desire in moving Shumpert appears to be saving money.

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