NBA Trade Deadline Articles - Page 2

The Brooklyn Nets were decimated while few clubs in the West drastically improved as the NBA witnessed a frenzy of movements throughout the league before Thursday’s trade deadline. The Cleveland Cavaliers, on the other hand, were unable to find the kind of deal that they believed would considerably boost their position in the Eastern Conference. […]

Speaking with reporters in the aftermath of Thursday’s trade deadline, Cleveland Cavaliers president Koby Altman says that veteran forward Kevin Love isn’t expected to become a buyout candidate, according to ESPN’s Danny Cunningham. Love has lasted through several seasons of trade rumors that started before LeBron James even left Cleveland (for the second time). Praised […]

Sometimes, the best thing a team can do may be nothing at all. After a hectic trade deadline that saw a flurry of players and second-round picks find new teams, the Cleveland Cavaliers chose to stand pat at the NBA trade deadline. Cavs President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman offered an explanation on why the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers “have interest” in Brooklyn Nets forward Royce O’Neale before the NBA trade deadline, Cleveland.com Cavs reporter Chris Fedor wrote in a Thursday article. “Sources tell cleveland.com the Cavs have interest in swingman Royce O’Neale as they continue to scour the trade market for a potential wing upgrade before the 3 p.m. deadline,” […]

After a hot start to the season, the Cleveland Cavaliers cooled off as All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell has come back to earth. However, while Mitchell’s sudden inability to find the rim was a major reason for the Cavs inability to keep their momentum, there were myriad factors in their decline. Cleveland is just 26th in […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers pulled off arguably the biggest coup of the summer when they landed Donovan Mitchell from the Utah Jazz. The Cavs seem intent on making another move prior to the NBA trade deadline, and while it will not be of the same magnitude as the Mitchell swoop, it could still be big enough […]

Two more days, Cavs Nation. Just as the Dallas Mavericks had when they made a blockbuster trade for guard Kyrie Irving, teams across the league may form entirely new lineups and superstar pairings as the long-awaited 2023 NBA trade deadline approaches. If Cleveland wants to make a trade by the deadline, it must make it count. If […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are easily considered as an elite contender for the Eastern Conference title, at least. But there is always room for improvement for the Cavs and they can address some key issues via a trade or two ahead of Thursday’s deadline. That being said, the Cavs don’t seem to have an aggressive buyer […]

Last off-season, the Cleveland Cavaliers made perhaps the biggest splash by trading a helluva ton of draft assets for former Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell. That transaction included three Cavs first-round picks and two pick swaps. As such, the Cavaliers are currently constrained by the draft assets they may utilize in subsequent transactions. And now […]

Both the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers have shown interest in Cleveland Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert before the NBA trade deadline, Sports Illustrated’s FanNation writer Joey Linn wrote in a Sunday article. Hoops Wire Senior NBA writer Sam Amico wrote other teams are hearing that LeVert “could be had” last week. “So far everyone from […]

How the time has flown by, Cavs Nation. Not so long ago, the Cleveland Cavaliers made the blockbuster trade for guard Donovan Mitchell, instilling hope in Cavs fans everywhere that they could finally take the next step forward into true Eastern Conference contention with a young, talented starting five.  The Cavs were coming off of a 44-38 […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have emerged as legitimate contenders this season. The arrival of Donovan Mitchell has proven to be a master move for Cleveland. They now carry a 29-19 win-loss record. That is good enough for second place in the Central Division and fifth place overall in the Eastern Conference. Still, we believe coach JB […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers made a lot of noise in the offseason when they acquired Donovan Mitchell. Not surprisingly, they’re playing great this season. They currently have a 29-19 win-loss record. That’s good enough for second place in the Central Division and fifth place in the entire Eastern Conference. Despite that, we expect the Cavaliers to […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are having a better season than most would have imagined or expected. They rank among the top teams in the Eastern Conference and have among the highest defensive ratings in the league. Their roster is surely designed to be a force throughout the regular season. However, it’s questionable whether they can compete […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are having a great season and have become one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. The Cavs made a huge trade in the offseason to acquire star Donovan Mitchell from the Utah Jazz. Mitchell has solidified a core of four All-Star level players, along with Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen, and […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are among the top teams in the league, as they sit in 3rd place in the Eastern Conference. The Cavs’ offseason move for star guard Donovan Mitchell has added to their solid core. They now have four All-Star caliber players with Mitchell, Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen, and Evan Mobley. This core is […]

It was seemingly an annual tradition: Kevin Love getting linked to trade rumors. Ever since he stepped foot in the NBA, the Cleveland Cavaliers veteran has been one of the main characters whenever the NBA trade deadline rolls around. But this year, the curse was finally broken. The wind decided to blow in a different […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers made a major splash at the 2022 NBA Trade Deadline, trading for promising guard Caris LeVert from the Indiana Pacers. With this move, the Cavs instantly strengthened their scoring and gave themselves more backcourt depth alongside Darius Garland. But, the buyout market is going to be another avenue Cleveland will explore to […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been linked with a number of guards ahead of the February 10th NBA Trade Deadline, with one of them being Indiana Pacers standout Caris LeVert. According to The Athletic’s Joe Vardon, the Cavs are working extremely hard at acquiring LeVert by next week: The Cavaliers are trying to acquire Caris LeVert […]

Cleveland Cavaliers veteran guard Ricky Rubio was in the midst of a fantastic campaign. He was proving to be a huge piece of this resurgent Cavs squad, then he, unfortunately, tore his ACL. It was a massive blow to a Cleveland backcourt that is already missing Collin Sexton due to injury. That being said, it’s […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are off to a scorching hot start for a franchise that was not even expected to be in contention this season. Evan Mobley, Darius Garland, and Jarrett Allen have been leading the charge for this JB Bickerstaff-led squad that is currently sitting on a 14-12 record, seventh in the Eastern Conference. Even […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers haven’t found a trade partner for shooting guard Alec Burks as of yet, but with the NBA trade deadline less than 24 hours away, the Oklahoma City Thunder are searching for a backup wing, and have interest in Burks, according to The Ringer. Oklahoma City is just one of the many teams […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers made some major switching of their roster at the trade deadline, making moves that they hope can bring them another championship, and get LeBron James to stick around and sign an extension. But one of the not so talked about sides of the trade deadline is what kind of luxury tax trouble […]

Move over LeBron James, you aren’t the only kid from Akron on the Cleveland Cavaliers anymore. When the Cavaliers made the trade to bring Jordan Clarkson and Larry Nance Jr. to the Cavaliers, they also brought home one of their own. Nance grew up in Akron, Ohio and attended nearby Revere High School and averaged […]

One of the biggest trades of the NBA season happened on Thursday when the Cavaliers sent Isaiah Thomas, Channing Frye and a first round pick to the Lakers in return for Jordan Clarkson and Larry Nance. Jordan Clarkson was involved in trade rumors for most of the season, and he seems happy to be getting […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers took over the trade deadline dealing six players and two picks. In return they got four players who they hope can help make another run at the NBA Finals, but for the time being they are going to be shorthanded. I'm told it's doubtful the Cavs' new players will be able to […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers traded six players on Thursday in advance of the trade deadline. According to reports, Isaiah Thomas, Channing Frye, Jae Crowder, Derrick Rose, Iman Shumpert and Dwayne Wade all got dealt away to different teams. At first glance, it’s difficult to decipher just what players are still on the roster. But one player […]

In the aftermath of the blockbuster Isaiah Thomas trade, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been rendered unable to trade their prized Brooklyn Nets first-round pick until after the NBA Draft, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst According to the Stepien Rule, teams can’t trade picks in back-to-back years, as they are forced to have at least one […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are “staying persistent” in the potential acquisition of Kemba Walker in a trade, though Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan won’t part ways with his All-Star point guard easily, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Cavs have very few assets to give out, and can’t trade the Brooklyn Nets pick now in hopes […]

With just hours remaining until this season’s trade deadline (Feb. 8 at 3:00 p.m. EST), the Cleveland Cavaliers and LA Clippers are still engaged in trade talks revolving around DeAndre Jordan, according to a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Clippers and Cavaliers continue to discuss the possibility of a trade centered on DeAndre Jordan, […]

With the NBA’s trade deadline approaching fast (Feb. 8 at 3:00 p.m. EST), several teams around the league are searching for potential trade partners, including the Cleveland Cavaliers and Charlotte Hornets. There have been subtle hints in recent days indicating that the Cavs are interested in Hornets point guard Kemba Walker, but is Charlotte willing […]

With the Cleveland Cavaliers struggling and the NBA trade deadline coming up, the rumors have begun regarding LeBron James and where he will end up this offseason. The biggest question now, though, is if the Cavs’ star would be willing to waive his no-trade clause and chase a championship with another team this season. He […]

Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James will not waive his no-trade clause, according to a report from Shams Charania of Yahoo! Sports. As most hoops fans know, James, now 33 years of age and in his 15th season of NBA service, can become an unrestricted free agent at the end of this season. Whether or not […]

As Thursday’s trade deadline fast approaches, more and more players are being linked to the Cleveland Cavaliers as possible additions they can make to their roster. However, there’s one that has already been rumored to be on the team’s radar, but apparently, their front office has not had discussions about a deal for Memphis Grizzlies center […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have not completed a trade since the team started struggling last month, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t trying. One potential deal that could help improve the team is a deal with the Charlotte Hornets involving Kemba Walker and Nicolas Batum. ESPN’s Zach Lowe says that the two teams have discussed, albeit […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Charlotte Hornets appear to be engaged in some talks in advance of Thursday’s trade deadline. The Cavaliers, having lost 12 of their last 16 games, are desperately trying to find a way to stop the bleeding. The Hornets have an incredibly high payroll and are looking to offload contracts for some […]

The NBA trade deadline is Thursday, and there is still talk about the Cleveland Cavaliers will do, and how that pertains to L.A. Clippers center DeAndre Jordan. With the Cavaliers losers of 12 of their last 16 games and calls for the organization to do something in order to not lose LeBron James. What that […]

The deal to send Sacramento Kings guard George Hill was nearly completed two weeks ago, but a slight complication caused a snag in the trade — one that seems farther from happening than before. According to Jason Jones of the Sacramento Bee, Iman Shumpert and Channing Frye were destined to pack their bags to Sacramento […]

It’s no secret that the Cleveland Cavaliers have not had a lot of success lately and are struggling to string some wins together. They have lost 12 of their last 18 outings and now there is growing belief that they may most likely push for some trades to happen before the deadline on February 8 […]