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NBA teams are on the clock as the trade deadline looms at 3 p.m. with a couple of Cleveland Cavaliers being grist for the rumor mill.

Consistent good play and a little luck puts the Cavs in the top four of the conference. They could trade either of these guys to a team looking to free up cap space after the season. Will there be a member of the Cavs waiting out the clock today? In other words, a move for the team wasn’t out of the realm of possibility and Szczerbiak held value. The Cavs were in the midst of a two-game road swing the first game coming against the Toronto Raptors on deadline day Feb. Although the team had James, they were on the clock as far as putting together a contender and general manager Danny Ferry knew it.

The Brooklyn Nets may not be done dealing. After trading Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks and reportedly sending Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns, per.

As for Cleveland, it is in fourth place in the Eastern Conference and one game behind Philadelphia for the No. Adding someone like O'Neale to address an area of need could help the Cavs make a final push with seeding and home-court advantage on the line. Brooklyn figures to be looking to the future, and it received four unprotected future first-round picks in the Durant trade. He is also hitting a career-best 40.3 percent from deep this season. The 29-year-old could take advantage of the spacing created by Mitchell's drives to find open three-point looks from the wing and corner, and he could also take some of the pressure off the primary playmakers on the defensive side as well with his ability to guard multiple positions. With Irving and Durant no longer on the Nets, the Cavaliers have an opportunity to cement themselves as one of the top contenders in the Eastern Conference alongside the Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers.

The Cleveland Cavaliers "have interest" in Brooklyn Nets forward Royce O'Neale before the 2023 NBA trade deadline.

[blockbuster trade](https://cavsnation.com/cavs-news-darius-garlands-immediate-reaction-to-blockbuster-donovan-mitchell-trade) in September, O’Neale was dealt to the Nets for a 2023 first-round pick in late June. Warren to the Phoenix Suns for forwards Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson and Jae Crowder, as well as four unprotected first-round picks and a 2028 pick swap. While Mitchell went to the Cavs during a “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. O’Neale played in one game against the Cavaliers this year, putting up 10 points, three rebounds and four assists in an eight-point Brooklyn win at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Dec. The 29-year-old forward is averaging 9.4 points, 4.9 rebounds and four assists per game in 51 games played with the Nets this season.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have interest in Brooklyn Nets wing Royce O'Neale ahead of Thursday's trade deadline, according to Cleveland.com's Chris Fedor.

[Report: Kevin Love may wind up on the buyout market](https://cavaliersnation.com/2023/02/09/report-kevin-love-may-wind-up-on-the-buyout-market/) [Report: Cavs interested in Nets forward Royce O’Neale](https://cavaliersnation.com/2023/02/09/report-cavs-interested-in-nets-forward-royce-oneale/) [Cavs update statuses of Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland ahead of game vs. Cleveland has played well in the 2022-23 season, holding the No. 4 spot in the East with a 35-22 record. The Nets had looked like title contenders with O’Neale flanking Durant and Irving until Irving requested a trade from the franchise. O’Neale was teammates with Mitchell on the Jazz for several seasons. The league’s trade deadline is at 3 p.m. He attempts just 8.2 field goals per game in the 2022-23 campaign, with 5.6 of those shots coming from deep. “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. The Durant deal brought the Nets several draft picks from the Suns, which should help them jump-start a rebuild. “Preferably one who can shoot, either to start or strengthen one of the league’s least productive benches. [Dallas Mavericks](https://ahnfiredigital.com/category/nba/dallas-mavericks/) and Kevin Durant to the [Phoenix Suns](https://ahnfiredigital.com/category/nba/phoenix-suns/). [Cleveland Cavaliers](https://cavaliersnation.com/) have interest in [Brooklyn Nets](https://ahnfiredigital.com/category/nba/brooklyn-nets/) wing Royce O’Neale ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline, [according to Cleveland.com’s Chris Fedor](https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2023/02/cavs-interested-in-nets-swingman-royce-oneale-ahead-of-the-nba-trade-deadline.html).

With their core four starters in Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen it makes sense that Koby Altman is not looking to alter their ...

Depending on the cost, the Cavs should certainly keep their minds open to the possibility of adjusting their roster both prior to and after the trade deadline. Especially considering the Cavs already pulled off their big move in the offseason for their four-time NBA All-Star, Donovan Mitchell. At the current moment, many fans across social media are banging the proverbial drum of adding a new starting-caliber 3&D wing to the lineup.

Cavs president Koby Altman said he hasn't had any discussions with Kevin Love or his agent about a contract buyout.

It's possible he could ask the Cavs for a buyout. is really comfortable with the rotation that we have." "We just didn't feel like anything was going to really move the needle for us," he said. [LeBron James](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/1966/lebron-james). "I've had conversations with him. [Kevin Love](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3449/kevin-love) wasn't moved at the NBA's trade deadline, and the [Cavaliers](/nba/team/_/name/cle/cleveland-cavaliers) don't expect him to leave anytime soon.

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Playing without their star backcourt of Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland, the Cavs strung together a massive second-half run paired ...

They have won a league-leading 25 games this season by that margin. Cleveland leads the league in 10-, 15- and 20-point victories. The Cavs have won four in a row, all by double-digits.

Koby Altman says that the Cleveland Cavaliers and Kevin Love has not discussed a buyout.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love "may wind up on the buyout market" after Thursday's deadline, according to.

He had zero points and zero rebounds in 12 minutes in his last appearance on Jan. He's topped 20 points in 11 games this year, including one 41-point effort against the Boston Celtics. Love hasn't made as much of an impact this year, averaging 8.5 points and 6.8 rebounds per game, which would both be career lows. The 34-year-old is earning [$28.9 million](https://www.spotrac.com/nba/cleveland-cavaliers/kevin-love-6132/) this season in the final year of his current contract. [Matt Moore](https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/nba-trade-deadline-intel-aftermath-kevin-durant-trade?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=MattMoore) of the Action Network.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love could become a buyout candidate, but Cavs president Koby Altman finds that scenario unlikely.

Love has lasted through several seasons of trade rumors that started before LeBron James even left Cleveland (for the second time). However, after trading for All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell amid a contract dispute with the polarizing Collin Sexton, the Cavs clearly believe they’ve taken a major step forward as a franchise. Nonetheless, its contract buyout season as veterans and recently traded players look to take their future into their own hands.

The Orlando Magic could buy out veteran wing Terrence Ross and the Cleveland Cavaliers should sign him.