The Cleveland Cavaliers have pulled off a surprisingly successful 2021-22 NBA season. Evan Mobley has hit the ground running in his career, Darius Garland has emerged as an All-Star, and things, in general, have seemed to be clicking around the supporting cast—including a renewed energy and positive attitude from Kevin Love.
One of the main negatives to the Cavaliers’ season so far has been the significant toll injuries have taken to their backcourt depth. Collin Sexton tearing his ACL brought opportunity for Ricky Rubio, but he has long since gone down with a season-ending injury of his own.
As the Feb. 10 NBA trade deadline nears, the Cavaliers remain focused on pursuing a combo guard to help fill the void left behind by the injuries to Sexton and Rubio.
Between Caris LeVert, Eric Gordon, and Norman Powell (who has since been traded to the LA Clippers), there’s been a variety of names linked to the Cavs.
LATEST NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: This Cavs-Pacers Trade Lands Caris LeVert In Cleveland
According to Joe Vardon of The Athletic, the Cavaliers have ‘stepped up their efforts’ to acquire Caris LeVert from the Indiana Pacers ahead of the NBA trade deadline. With an upcoming matchup between the two teams on Sunday, a deal getting down is considered as having ‘increased chances.’
The Cleveland Cavaliers have stepped up their efforts to acquire Caris LeVert from the Indiana Pacers ahead of next week’s trade deadline. The Pacers play the Cavaliers on Sunday, and with teams together in the same city, that could lead to increased chances of a deal.
With Caris LeVert, there is always going to be a sense of inconsistency in his game-by-game performances. However, he seems to always grab the attention of admiration of observers when he pulls off a big game like he did against the Chicago Bulls on Friday—finishing with 42 points, five rebounds, and eight assists while shooting 73.1% from the floor.
LATEST NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: This Cavs-Pacers Trade Lands Caris LeVert In Cleveland
It has been a solid 2021-22 season for LeVert as he’s averaging 18.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 4.4 assists while shooting 44.7% from the floor and 32.3% from beyond the arc. He isn’t an efficient spot-up threat, but at 6-foot-6, he offers a shot creation threat and playmaker with some size.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been reluctant to meet the lofty asking price the Indiana Pacers have held for Caris LeVert in previous trade talks. It will be fascinating to see if the Pacers end up lowering their demands for players like LeVert and Myles Turner as the Feb. 10 date rapidly approaches.
