The Cleveland Cavaliers have been painfully mid throughout the 2025-26 season thus far, a steep downfall from where they were last year. The pressure is mounting on a Cavs team that is boasting the most expensive player payroll in the association, and some changes may be needed to squeeze a deep playoff run out of this bunch that’s failed to meet expectations this season.

While rumors have indicated that the Cavs aren’t inclined to pull off any wholesale changes this season, preferring instead to explore the possibility of making blockbuster moves come offseason time, they reportedly are listening to offers for a few of their key players, including De’Andre Hunter.

Hunter, the Cavs’ big acquisition at last year’s trade deadline, reportedly drew some interest on the market, as per ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel. The 28-year-old forward reportedly even drew an offer that included a first-round pick, according to Siegel, but they evidently did not pull the trigger on that deal.

“They’re unlikely to make a substantial change I’m told before the trade deadline. They’ve been quiet as of late. There were teams calling them about De’Andre Hunter. There was a lot of smoke about could De’Andre Hunter possibly be on the move. They’ve rebuffed offers for Hunter at this point. They’ve even turned down an offer that included a first round pick for him,” Siegel said on the Clutch Scoops show with Tomer Azarly.

Cavs face sudden De’Andre Hunter decline

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Cleveland Cavaliers forward De'Andre Hunter (12) celebrates after hitting a three point basket during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Rocket Arena.

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Hunter’s decline in play is not the biggest reason for the Cavs’ struggles. But he sure hasn’t helped matters whatsoever out there in Cleveland. He’s barely shooting 30 percent from deep, and his unreliability on the offensive end has been more apparent considering that Darius Garland’s injury problems have created an offensive void that Hunter has failed to fill.

Getting a first-round pick for Hunter would have been a win for the Cavs, but they are perhaps being patient with this core, giving them one last chance to compete before everything changes this offseason if they flame out in the playoffs yet again.