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Alec Burks · 5 years agoCavs trade deadline target: Markelle Fultz

As the Cleveland Cavaliers scour the trade market ahead of the Feb. 7 deadline, bad contracts with draft picks attached should be the primary targets. However, because of an extremely unusual situation, the Cavs may have the chance to acquire a highly touted prospect at a steep discount. It’s a big risk, but one worth […]

Alec Burks · 5 years agoCavs guard Alec Burks doesn't want to be traded

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Alec Burks is the most likely player to be moved before the Feb. 7 trade deadline comes around. A trade would put Burks on his third team in this season alone, already coming to The Land via trade with the Utah Jazz for veteran sharpshooter Kyle Korver. The Cavs have plenty of […]

Alec Burks · 5 years agoPossible Cavs trade partner: Charlotte Hornets

The NBA trade deadline is just three weeks away, and the Cleveland Cavaliers should once again be busy. At last year’s deadline, the team reconstructed the entire roster, sending out six players and receiving four in return. Those trades were made to inject some sort of life into an aging and drama-filled roster, in addition […]

Alec Burks · 5 years agoRumor: Alec Burks the most likely Cavs player moved before trade deadline

Amid the potential interest in Cleveland Cavaliers franchise player Kevin Love and leading rebounder Tristan Thompson, the most likely Cavs player to be moved before the Feb. 7 trade deadline is the recently acquired Alec Burks, according to Chris Fedor of cleveland.com. The move is very much viewed as inevitable, as teams started inquiring about […]

Alec Burks · 5 years agoWhy the Cavs should move Cedi Osman to the second unit when Kevin Love returns

When Cleveland Cavaliers five-time All-Star Kevin Love returns to the Cavs starting lineup, which is expected to happen within the next couple of weeks with Love cleared to resume basketball activities, there are three players at risk of being moved to the bench in Alec Burks, Rodney Hood and Cedi Osman. Though in such a […]

Alec Burks · 5 years agoCavs' Collin Sexton discusses Rodney Hood's impact on his development

Collin Sexton is showing promising signs of growth this season and the Cleveland Cavaliers rookie is attributing some of his success to veteran shooting guard Rodney Hood. “Rodney, that’s my guy. So, he just talks me through it, tells me to be patient and everything’s going to work out,” Sexton said to Eric Woodyard of […]

Alec Burks · 5 years agoLarry Drew wants to move Alec Burks back to Cavs bench when team gets healthy enough

When the Cleveland Cavaliers get healthy, head coach Larry Drew wants to see Alec Burks back on the Cavs bench and play alongside Jordan Clarkson. In a report by Chris Fedor of cleveland.com, Larry Drew spoke about his recent efforts in shuffling the line up in an effort to come up with the most efficient […]

Alec Burks · 5 years agoRumor: Alec Burks drawing trade interest from Celtics, Nuggets

Cavs shooting guard Alec Burks is drawing interest from several teams around the NBA, including the Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets. Though the 2018-19 NBA season is well under way, there are still some teams around the league that are searching for ways to bolster their rosters. The Cavs, who are admittedly in a rebuild […]

Alec Burks · 5 years agoAlec Burks, Rodney Hood lead sellers list going into Dec. 15 deadline

The Cleveland Cavaliers could dangle two of their most recent acquisitions in the trade market, as newly-netted Alec Burks and last season’s trade target Rodney Hood could be leading candidates to be traded once they become eligible on Dec. 15, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. The Cavs have already dealt Kyle Korver and George Hill […]

Alec Burks · 5 years agoRodney Hood, Alec Burks happy to be teammates again

Cavs shooting guards Rodney Hood and Alec Burks have developed a unique friendship over the course of their careers in the NBA. The two players once served as teammates with the Utah Jazz and now they’re together again — this time with the Wine and Gold. In a recent interview with Joe Vardon of The […]

Alec Burks · 5 years agoDon't Expect Alec Burks to Stick Around

Alec Burks is the currently man of the hour in Cleveland. After being dealt to the Cavaliers in exchange for Kyle Korver, Burks has performed well, including a game-winning dunk with three seconds remaining against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday. Burks is a great fit for the Cavs and has clearly improved the team, but […]

Alec Burks · 5 years agoREPORT: Alec Burks 'hopeful' to stay with Cleveland Cavs

Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard Alec Burks would like to stay with the Cavs long term, but the 27-year-old understands the nature of the business and says that ultimately it will be up to the organization if they want him back. The Cavs acquired Burks from the Utah Jazz last week in the Kyle Korver trade. […]

Alec Burks · 5 years agoVideo: Alec Burks scores game-winning dunk for Cavs

Alec Burks said he was happy the Utah Jazz were trading him to the Cleveland Cavaliers because he was going to get more playing time with the Cavs. On Monday night against the Brooklyn Nets, Alec Burks showed exactly what he’s going to do with that extended playing time, hitting the game-winning dunk for the […]

Alec Burks · 5 years agoAlec Burks will play vs. Celtics

Newly-acquired shooting guard Alec Burks is primed to make his debut for the Cavs in Friday night’s road game against the Boston Celtics, according to a report from Joe Vardon of The Athletic. Larry Drew said Alec Burks will play tonight against the Celtics — Joe Vardon (@joevardon) November 30, 2018 The Cavs acquired Burks […]

Alec Burks · 5 years agoWhat will Alec Burks bring to the Cavs?

On Wednesday, the Cleveland Cavaliers traded veteran sharpshooter Kyle Korver to the Utah Jazz in exchange for guard Alec Burks and two second-round picks. While it was a trade that satisfied the obvious demands of sending Korver to a playoff-bound team and bringing in a younger player in his place, as Burks is just 27-years-old, […]

Alec Burks · 5 years agoAlec Burks happy to be out of Jazz, glad to have more minutes ahead

Cleveland Cavaliers newcomer Alec Burks is reportedly happy with the trade, given that he wasn’t getting many minutes under Quin Snyder’s rotation with the Utah Jazz and now stands to get more playing time as a member of the Cavs, according to Eric Woodyard of The Deseret News. While Burks was clearly hoping for more […]