We have found the Cleveland Cavaliers' next trade target if LeBron James re-signs.

With the Cavaliers currently trailing their 2018 NBA Finals series 2-0 versus the Golden State Warriors, it appears more than likely that Cleveland will lose for the third time in four tries versus Golden State. With that being the case, it's become abundantly clear that the Cavaliers desperately need a third option to pair with LeBron and Kevin Love in order to have a fighter's chance at competing with Golden State in the NBA Finals in future years. In other words, they need someone to replace Kyrie Irving.

Assuming James re-signs, the Cavaliers' next offseason target would be none other than Kemba Walker of the Charlotte Hornets, according to Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer. The main appeal for the Hornets would be the Cavs' No. 8 draft pick:

“I would guess Walker would be more attractive to James as a teammate than any rookie the Cavs would select No. 8,” Bonnell said. “But if such a trade was made, and then James doesn’t re-sign there, a rebuilding team would probably rather have a rookie locked to an affordable salary the next four seasons than hope to re-sign Walker in the summer of 2019, when he reaches free agency.

“That’s a lot of variables to manage, particularly when they could change by the week between now and draft night.”

Obviously, Bonnell notes that a Walker deal would be contingent on James re-signing and this presents a problem because unlike the NFL, the NBA's draft takes place before free agency occurs:

“The problem with any prediction on what the Cavaliers might do: It could be contingent on LeBron James’ intentions,” Bonnell said. “That could change with the Cavs’ performance in the NBA Finals, and beyond that result.

“Obviously, the Cavs would love for James to re-sign there rather than depart for another team (the Philadelphia 76ers, Houston Rockets and Lakers are often speculated as possible destinations). The eighth pick could either be a way to improve the Cavs roster in hopes of convincing James to stay or the first step in a rebuild.”

“The problem, if you’re the Cavs front office, is in the NBA calendar the draft precedes free agency (it’s the opposite in the NFL),” he said. “So, the Cavs can’t have a definitive, binding agreement with James until weeks after exercising the eighth pick.”

While the Cavaliers were competitive in Game 1, they were completely outmatched in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. The Warriors defeated the Cavaliers, 122-103, as their bench provided to be too deep with Shaun Livingston and JaVale McGee combined for 22 points on 11-of-11 shooting from the field.

It has been clear throughout the season, but especially in the Finals, that the Cavs have lacked a third offensive option ever since trading away Irving. LeBron's dominance in the playoffs have masked that fact, but even James' brilliance isn't enough to shadow Cleveland's faults versus the best team in the NBA.

In conclusion, if James does decide to give it another go in Cleveland, Walker is a name that could possibly be moved.