One prediction for every NBA team at the NBA Trade Deadline

Cleveland Cavaliers – Hold

Test the market. The Cleveland Cavaliers were one of the better stories earlier this season, highlighted by back to back wins against the Brooklyn Nets. Since then injuries and regression to the mean have led to struggles. Given the youth of their key contributors, regression always felt likely.

The Cavs should make calls to see if there is any interest around the league with regards to Andre Drummond and Kevin Love. Drummond has been connected to the Toronto Raptors over the last week but figuring out a trade package is challenging. Love should be back from injury soon but unfortunately may have one of the most untradeable contracts in the league ($31.3 million this year, $31.3 million next year and $28.9 million in 2022-2023) and is always injured.

A buyout for Drummond feels like the most likely outcome. If Drummond wants to pursue winning somewhere before testing free agency this summer he may be willing to give a little back. This would be a great outcome for the Cavaliers so they can get a look at full-time starter Jarrett Allen heading into free agency. Love is likely to be around for a little bit longer unless he can come back soon and prove to be something like the former All-Star he once was.