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Three major trade targets: Can they help the Cavs?

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Is a trade the solution to the Cleveland Cavaliers' problems? Even before Saturday's 148-124 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Cavaliers had been linked to several veterans in possible trades before next month's deadline.

Though Cleveland coach Tyronn Lue downplayed the need for a trade, telling reporters before the game, "I like the group that we have," the result won't quiet trade talk.

So let's take a look at how three of the reported targets might help the Cavaliers.