NBA Rumors: The player with whom the Cleveland Cavaliers want to put the icing on the cake
The Ohio team is having a stellar season, largely thanks to the coaching change, and they are planning a signing before the NBA Trade Deadline.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have shown interest in acquiring the services of Cameron Johnson. The Cavs are looking to increase their size and physicality and have considered the player from the Brooklyn Nets. Two of their key stars who play on the perimeter,Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland, in particular, measure less than 1.90 meters.
The news was reported by Joe Vardon, of The Athletic. Johnson stands at 2.03 meters tall and shoots 42.8% from three-point range. The North Carolina player averages 19.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, and three assists in the 33 games he has played this season. He has two more seasons in his contract after 2024-25.
Cleveland is not interested in moving any key pieces but could match Johnson's $22.5 million salary without having to trade one of their top eight players, according to Vardon. The Cavaliers also have plenty of second-round picks but cannot trade a first-round selection until 2031.
The Nets Have Made Moves
The Nets, on the other hand, have made it clear that everyone is available as they dive headfirst into a rebuild. "We're going to have to be systematic with some of the decisions we make. And they may not always be in line with winning the next game or putting the most talent out there," said Brooklyn's general manager, Sean Marks, last week.
The Nets have already traded versatile 3&D forward Dorian Finney-Smith to the Los Angeles Lakers, acquiring D'Angelo Russell and his expiring contract, along with three second-round picks. Brooklyn also sent guard Dennis Schroder to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for De'Anthony Melton, rookie Reece Beekman, and three second-round picks.
The Nets have lost 9 of their last 11 games. The NBA trade deadline, known as Trade Deadline, is next Thursday, February 6th.
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