All of this lines up quite nicely, and according to Jake Fischer, the Cavaliers and Hornets have indeed held preliminary conversations about a Ball trade that would help Cleveland get below the second apron before Thursday's deadline.

The Cleveland Cavaliers were the No.1 seed in the East last season. But this time, with a 30-21 record, they sit fifth. Therefore, to turn things around, the front office is dismantling the core.

Chris Haynes: Los Angeles Clippers and Cleveland Cavaliers have ramped up conversations on a James Harden, Darius Garland package with both sides motivated to executing a deal relatively soon, league sources tell me.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are trying to find a way to unlock future cap flexibility. That could include trading a core player. The post Cavaliers Exploring a Trade of a Key Core Player: Report appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are interested in trading for Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and Dallas Mavericks All-Star Anthony Davis, according to NBA insider Brian Windhorst of ESPN.

Why a James Harden trade to the Cavaliers actually makes sense originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Cleveland Cavaliers fans likely woke up Tuesday morning to quite the surprising rumor: The Cavs might trade Darius Garland for James Harden?

James Harden has become one of the main focuses of the Thursday NBA trade deadline after reports broke that the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Clippers were engaged in serious discussions about the superstar guard.

The LA Clippers and James Harden are exploring trades ahead of Thursday's deadline, with the Cavaliers one of the teams expressing interest.