NBA trade rumors: Cavs called Warriors about potential Kyrie Irving-for-Klay Thompson proposal

The Cavs shipped off disgruntled All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving to the Celtics in exchange for Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic and the Nets' 2018 first-round pick late Wednesday. MORE: Celtics snag top player in Irving, but did they win deal with Cavs? While it could be years until the victor is truly evident, especially if Brooklyn's unprotected pick winds up being a projected superstar such as Duke commit Marvin Bagley III or Mizzou's Michael Porter Jr., we know the package Cleveland received from its Eastern Conference foe wasn't the only option the Cavaliers explored.