Cleveland cavaliers latest news and trade update

Here's the latest news and trade update on the Cleveland Cavaliers:

Latest News:

  1. Kevin Love's Future: There have been rumors that Kevin Love might be traded, but the Cavaliers have denied any talks about trading their star big man. Love has been a key player for the Cavs, and they're looking to build around him.
  2. Collin Sexton's Extension: The Cavaliers have extended a qualifying offer to Collin Sexton, making him a restricted free agent. This means that if another team signs him to an offer sheet, the Cavs can match it and keep him.
  3. Darius Garland's Progress: Darius Garland, the Cavs' first-round pick in 2019, has been making progress in his second season. He's averaging 17.3 points and 6.1 assists per game, and the team is excited about his development.
  4. Andre Drummond's Arrival: The Cavaliers acquired Andre Drummond from the Detroit Pistons in a trade deadline deal. Drummond is a dominant rebounder and defender, and he's expected to help the Cavs improve their interior play.

Trade Update:

  1. Andre Drummond Trade: As mentioned earlier, the Cavs acquired Drummond from the Pistons in exchange for John Henson, Brandon Knight, and a 2023 second-round pick.
  2. Potential Trade Targets: The Cavaliers are reportedly interested in trading for a shooting guard or small forward. Some potential targets include:
    • Bogdan Bogdanovic (Atlanta Hawks)
    • Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (Los Angeles Lakers)
    • Will Barton (Denver Nuggets)
  3. Trade Deadline: The NBA trade deadline is February 6, 2023. The Cavs have some assets to work with, including their first-round pick and some young players. They might look to make a move to improve their roster for the second half of the season.

Roster:

  1. Starters:
    • Collin Sexton (PG)
    • Darius Garland (SG)
    • Isaac Okoro (SF)
    • Kevin Love (PF)
    • Andre Drummond (C)
  2. Bench:
    • Kevin Porter Jr. (PG)
    • Dylan Windler (SG)
    • Cedi Osman (SF)
    • Larry Nance Jr. (PF)
    • Tristan Thompson (C)

Note: The roster is subject to change with trades and other moves leading up to the trade deadline.