Klutch is interested in the Cavs trading De’Andre Hunter to the Lakers or Hornets
Probably the most disappointing team in the NBA this year was Cleveland Cavalierswho are currently 22-19 after a baffling home loss to the Utah Jazz, who were blasted by the Charlotte Hornets by 55 points two nights earlier. The Cavs entered this year with legitimate NBA Finals aspirations after their historic 2024-25 season, but now it looks like they’ll have to fight just to get out of the playoffs.
One of the many Cavs that disappointed this year is De’Andre Hunterwho the team acquired from the Atlanta Hawks at last year’s trade deadline.
Recently, NBA insider Matt Moore broke down two trade destinations in which Hunter’s representation is allegedly interested.
“…league sources said the super agency has expressed interest in trading De’Andre Hunter for Rui Hachimura and Gabe Vincent to the Lakers or Charlotte for Myles Bridges,” Moore reported on the Hardwood Parochism Substack.
“There are variations of the deal that could bring the Cavaliers under another apron line, freeing them up to make other moves,” he noted.
Meanwhile, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints he recently reported that “While there was some speculation around the offseason that the Cavs might explore the market for De’Andre Hunter, that no longer seems like a realistic scenario,” so it remains to be seen if Hunter and his agency will follow through on their reported desire.
Overall, the Cavs have largely the same team that nearly set the franchise record for wins a season ago and secured the top seed in the East, but injuries, poor performance and a tendency to concede to the competition have all kept the Cavs in mediocrity in the lowly Eastern Conference.
The Cavs next take the floor on Wednesday night on the road against the Philadelphia 76ers.
2026-01-13 17:33:00
