The Oklahoma City Thunder have listed Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as questionable for Sunday's contest against the Brooklyn Nets after missing his first contest of the season on Friday against the Dallas Mavericks.
The Cavs have the best offense in the NBA, but Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell struggle against bigger, more physical players.
“Executives from three franchises told The Athletic that Cleveland has expressed interest in acquiring 6-foot-8 forward Cam Johnson from the Brooklyn Nets — one of the most coveted players league-wide in the trade market — with the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline fast approaching,” The Athletic’s Joe Vardon wrote Friday morning.
T he Cleveland Cavaliers, who are 34-6 after Thursday's loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, are interested in trading for Brooklyn Nets forward Cam Johnson, according to The Athlet
"Acquiring Cameron Johnson and Maxwell Lewis from the Nets for Caris LeVert, Georges Niang and draft capital would give the Cavs a coveted two-way player. Johnson is on a reasonable contract for years to come, while LeVert is on an expiring deal," wrote Dave McMenamin.
Recent reports indicate that the Cleveland Cavaliers are targeting an NBA star to improve their starting five ahead of the trade deadline.
Brooklyn Nets forward Cam Johnson, averaging 19.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.0 assists this season, is considered one of the top NBA trade targets on the market as the midseason deadline looms.
Cleveland reportedly is looking to upgrade its size and physicality on the perimeter by acquiring one of the NBA's most coveted wings.
Elsewhere, the Pelicans are receiving little interest in Brandon Ingram and shutting down calls about Herb Jones
Less than three weeks away from the NBA trade deadline, Brooklyn Nets forward Cam Johnson's list of suitors is coming into focus. Per NBA insider
So, if Brooklyn trades him, they want something they deem worthwhile. Hawks on SI proposed an trade involving the Bucks, Nets and Atlanta Hawks, where the Bucks received Johnson and draft picks and give up Bobby Portis, Pat Connaughton, Delon Wright and AJ Johnson. This is a plausible way for Milwaukee to get their guy.