Daryl Ruiter joined Baskin and Phelps and shared his thoughts on the Cavaliers drafting Maleek Thomas and what he thinks that means for the other guards on the roster. He explained why he doesn't expect to see the Cavs make any big trades any time soon, and when he thinks Todd Monken will name the starting quarterback for the Browns.
Daryl Ruiter: The Cavs can't trade Mobley for Brown at the moment because the money doesn't match up
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Baskin & Phelps
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