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NBA Rumors: 4 Reasons 76ers Ship Rodriguez To Cavaliers
- Updated: January 7, 2017
NBA Rumors about about Cleveland Cavaliers Lebron James wanting a point guard. Sergio Rodriguez makes perfect sense.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are in win now mode. So far, they have placed other Eastern conference teams on notice by snatching long range shooting specialist Kyle Korver off the roster of competing playoff team Atlanta Hawks.
But LeBron James feels they need more, and that more means a point guard. Surprisingly, the Philadelphia 76ers may be a team to consider.
LeBron on the Cavs’ recent moves: “Still gotta get a point guard.” https://t.co/edj9SGyJyc pic.twitter.com/XjnEunzs3S
— Complex Sports (@ComplexSports) January 7, 2017
It seems, whatever LeBron wants, LeBrown gets. Until now, the Cavaliers appeared to be coasting into the playoffs content with what they have. But from the moment they pulled the trigger on acquiring Kyle Korver for Mo Williams, Mike Dunleavy, and a reported first round 2019 protected pick, they are in the middle of plenty of rumors and speculation.
Why Cleveland Cavaliers Target Sergio Rodriguez?
The arrival of Sergio Rodriguez to the Philadelphia 76ers was considered simply as an insurance policy for the team. But with the inability of projected starter Jerryd Bayless, he has set the NBA on fire.
I He jumped to the top five in the NBA on assists early in the season, and continues to remain strong in that regard at 6.2 assists per game. II “El Chacho” shoots over 40 percent from the floor, and 37.4 percent from beyond the perimeter. III On top of that, Rodriguez has improved his scoring to 9.3 points per game, putting up 11.8 points per game in the month of December 2016. IV Rodriguez is a savvy veteran, fresh off Olympics basketball competition. Dishing Dimes
And finally, “is one of the sweetest passers in the NBA, and he is keenly aware of the floor at almost all times. As a back up on the Cavaliers, he would be a perfect reserve to rest LeBron or Kyle Irving.
Sergio is on a one-year contract. But that did not prevent the Cavaliers in the Korver deal. Don’t look for it to be a factor …
