A source familiar with the Cavs thinking told ESPN that the Paul George trade to Oklahoma City further solidifies Cleveland as the class of the conference. "The East continues to get worse," the source said. Also, there was a belief by the Cavs that Indiana general manager Kevin Pritchard, when it came down to it, felt more comfortable shipping George to a Western Conference team rather than an East rival -- Boston and Cleveland both made countless inquiries -- that could continue to stand in the Pacers' way as they start a rebuild.