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The 2022 NBA Trade Deadline is just hours away. And despite having already acquired Caris LeVert earlier this week, the Cleveland Cavaliers could still be looking to make a deal.
Be it a backup point guard or additional scoring depth for a potential playoff run, it wouldn't be surprising to see Cavs President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman make what would be his second move of the week. With that in mind, let's take a look at the potential trade targets who remain available for Cleveland ahead of Thursday's 3 p.m. ET deadline.
Dennis Schroder, PG, Boston Celtics
The Cavs acquired Rajon Rondo after Ricky Rubio suffered a season-ending torn ACL in December, but it would make sense for Cleveland to consider its remaining options at backup point guard. At 35-years-old, it remains unclear how much Rondo has left in the tank and starter Darius Garland just missed four games with a back injury.
While the Cavs' options at point guard may be limited, some intriguing targets have yet to be moved. Most notably, the Boston Celtics appear to be listening to offers for Dennis Schroder, who is currently playing on a one-year contract.
Still just 28-years-old, Schroder possesses significant playoff experience and is capable of playing point guard or off-the-ball. In 49 games with Boston, he has averaged 14.4 points on .440 shooting (.349 from 3-point range) and 4.2 assists.
According to Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix, the Cavs, as well as the Milwaukee Bucks and Dallas Mavericks have expressed interest in acquiring Schroder in the days leading up to Thursday's deadline. Whether Cleveland can ultimately make a deal will likely come down to its ability to make a competitive offer after having already traded its 2022 first-round pick to the Indiana Pacers for LeVert.
Terrence Ross, G/F, Orlando Magic
The Cavs' acquisition of LeVert has lessened their need to add a wing player, but come playoff time, a team can never have too much scoring. One of the league's best bench players, Terrence Ross can provide just that, as well as flexibility for Cleveland's lineup options.
The $11.5 million remaining on Ross' contract for next season could be a hurdle and it's worth noting that the 31-year-old's production has dipped this season. Still, it isn't hard to imagine the 6-foot-6 swingman's play improving on a contender such as the Cavs, who likely wouldn't have to trade significant draft capital to acquire his services.
Donte DiVincenzo, G, Milwaukee Bucks
Donte DiVincenzo didn't receive a contract extension last offseason and has moved to a bench role since returning from a foot injury earlier this season. Still, the 25-year-old combo guard could fill a void on Cleveland's roster as a player capable of scoring off the bench and taking over some of the team's ballhandling duties.
Acquiring DiVincenzo, however, could prove difficult for the Cavs -- especially with Cleveland Milwaukee possessing the potential to match up in the playoffs.