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NBA Week 13 Power Rankings: Most likely to be traded from each team

By Corey Rausch

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MARCH 17: Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors reacts after a collision during the second quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on March 17, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MARCH 17: Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors reacts after a collision during the second quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on March 17, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images) /
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156. . 15-26. Previous: 25th. Cleveland Cavaliers. 27. team

Last Week: Lost to Atlanta Hawks 100-82, Lost to 113-98 Miami Heat, Beat Boston Celtics 117-110, Lost to San Antonio Spurs 116-110

This Week: 3/21 vs. Toronto Raptors, 3/22 vs. Sacramento Kings, 3/24 at Chicago Bulls, 3/26 at Los Angeles Lakers, 3/27 at Sacramento Kings

JaVale McGee

It is time to face the truth about the situation for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Andre Drummond is not getting traded. Neither is Kevin Love. Their salaries are too tough to fit for any team reasonably trying to compete. Even better, Kevin Love’s contract runs too long. Larry Nance Jr. is more easily moved but he is an essential part of the Cavaliers’ defense. JaVale McGee, however, feels destined to find himself on another team one way or another over the next few weeks.

McGee is only playing 15.2 minutes per game this season, but he has been on three of the last four championship teams. He is considered one of the best teammates in the league and would be perfect for either the Los Angeles Lakers (where he spent the last two seasons) or the Brooklyn Nets should he be bought out.

He would likely play an even smaller role than he is playing now for the Cleveland Cavaliers but that sort of role goes much further for a team playing in the postseason. He can come in in case of an emergency and protect the rim in a pinch. The cost for most teams would likely be a backend second-round draft pick, making him worth a swing for many a team.