NBA Rumors: The Cleveland Cavaliers are exploring the possibility of trading Lonzo Ball, as reported by Marc Stein and Jake Fischer on The Stein Line. The main reason for this operation would be to free up financial space, as the guard has a salary of 10 million dollars for the next season.
In that context, Cavaliers and Charlotte Hornets have already held initial discussions about a possible deal involving Ball, with the North Carolina franchise sending second-round draft picks in return. At the moment, these are just preliminary contacts. This would make him team up with his brother LaMelo Ball. Recent acquisitions of Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis leave no space for the guard in the team.
From the Ohio franchise's environment, they insist that there is no active search for trades for Darius Garland or Max Strus. In recent weeks, rumors have surfaced linking Cleveland with the Los Angeles Clippers in a hypothetical operation involving Garland and James Harden, although those discussions do not seem to be progressing in that direction. Instead, other names like John Collins or Bogdan Bogdanovic could end up being part of potential negotiations.
Garland's Future
Nevertheless, within the league, there is a perception that Garland's situation could change in the summer, depending on the Cavaliers' performance in the playoffs. The team's performance in the postseason could be a determining factor in defining more impactful moves within the roster.
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