Report: Cedi Osman Discussed In Cavs Trade Talks This Summer

While many of the Cavaliers have been enjoying the summer away from competitive basketball, the same can’t be said of Cedi Osman.

The Turkish wing has shown out for his country in a series of exhibition games ahead of Eurobasket 2022.

Eurobasket is a European national team basketball tournament that takes place every four years and has seen NBA stars like Pau Gasol, Dirk Nowitzki, and Tony Parker thrive.

Osman went for 22 points in Turkey’s final tune-up game against Georgia.

But while Osman’s clearly shredding opposition in Europe, he’s largely struggled to make a name for himself in the States.

Does that mean his time is winding down to a close in Cleveland?

On The Move

Since Osman’s failed to establish himself as a mainstay in Cleveland, he’s likely viewed as expendable.

That, and the fact that Cleveland currently has a logjam of swings.

The roster includes Caris LeVert, Ochai Agbaji, Dylan Windler, Isaac Okoro, and potentially Collin Sexton.

According to Sam Amico of Hoops Wire, Osman’s name has been thrown about more than once this summer:

“The Cavs have discussed Osman in several trade scenarios this offseason, per Hoops Wire sources. But for now, his focus is on the Turkish national team — which features seven NBA players — and so far, Osman has delivered.”

There are two important angles to this report.

First, the obvious: Osman has been discussed.

It’s unsurprising, considering that Osman was relegated to the bench unit for almost all of last season, starting just three games.