For the first time in nearly four years, the annual NBA trade deadline was different for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Ever since LeBron James left town for the second time the Cavaliers had normally been one of a few teams with a losing record, looking to offload veteran talent for draft picks or younger development projects. After that, it would be a slow, painful march towards the end of the season where the next greatest collegiate talent would be waiting for them.
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