Should the Cavaliers make this trade?
One NBA insider thinks the Cleveland Cavaliers are an option as a trade suitor for a three-time All-Star.
Matt Moore of Fansided linked the Cavaliers to Sacramento Kings big man Domantas Sabonis.
"This is speculative, not reporting, but the Cavs are an option as a Sabonis suitor," Moore wrote. "The Cavs have had talks with the Kings several times through the years, including as recently as last year about deals involving Jarrett Allen, including in three-way talks with the Pelicans.
"The Cavs have looked for big upgrades talent-wise. Sabonis hurts the defense, but if you believe Evan Mobley can cover, it can work with Sabonis as a major frontcourt offensive weapon. But Sabonis next to two small guards in Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland may not be doable in a playoff environment."
Sabonis is one of the best big men in the NBA. He's a walking double-double who could be traded by a Kings team that is only 3-11. Many people around the NBA expect Sacramento to blow up the roster and enter rebuild mode.
A three-time rebounding champion, Sabonis is averaging 17.2 points, 12.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game this season while shooting 51.0% from the field, 20.0% from beyond the arc and 72.5% from the free-throw line. The lefty has nine double-doubles.
Sabonis doesn't have a no-trade clause in his contract. The veteran is making $42.3 million this season. He'll make $45.5 million next season and $48.6 million during the 2027-28 season, the final year of his contract.
Sabonis has played for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Indiana Pacers and Kings. He has career averages of 16.1 points, 10.7 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game.
The Cavaliers were the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference last season. They swept by the Miami Heat in the first round of the playoffs but lost to the Indiana Pacers in the conference semifinals in five games.
Cleveland hasn't gotten past the second round of the playoffs with Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen leading the way. A change to the core may need to happen for the Cavaliers to get over the hump.