The Cleveland Cavaliers are reportedly very active as the trade deadline nears, and according to Frank Isola of the New York Daily News, are in talks with the New Orleans Pelicans for forward Ryan Anderson.
Cleveland remains very active. Cavs in talks with Pelicans about Ryan Anderson. A 3-team deal that includes Kevin Love still in play.
— Frank Isola (@FisolaNYDN) February 17, 2016
Cavs also considering a trade that would include a LeBron favorite, Anderson Varejao. Portland & Philadelphia are possibilities.
— Frank Isola (@FisolaNYDN) February 17, 2016
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In an earlier article, we stated Anderson’s great offensive game, Anderson averaged 16.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 2.1 three-pointers made per game on 43% shooting from the field and 38% shooting from downtown, but we also mentioned that Anderson is going to get a raise this summer as he and his agent have confirmed that he wants to explore free agency this summer.
For any NBA team interested in trading for Pelicans Ryan Anderson, source said he's very interested in exploring FA so he'd be only a rental
— Marc J. Spears (@SpearsNBAYahoo) February 15, 2016
In order to get him, Isola states that the Cavs may have to engage in a third team and possibly let go of Kevin Love, which doesn’t seem like a likely scenario.
Stay tuned for the latest as the trade deadline grows near.
