The initial move to send Kyle Korver back to reunite with the Utah Jazz indicated the Cavaliers were open for business. George Hill followed this last weekend heading to Milwaukee. Next, expect Cleveland to openly shop Channing Frye, Tristan Thompson and J.R. Smith as they attempt to stockpile draft picks and young talent.
The big question is what is to become of Kevin Love. Will he remain the cornerstone of the new look Cavaliers? Or is it possible the best remaining Cleveland talent will be dangled at the deadline to teams in desperate need of a floor spacing big with great rebounding acumen?
Suffice to say, the Cavaliers actions indicate they have no intention of entering the race for a postseason berth.
Cleveland Cavaliers:
Offensive Rating: 22nd
Defensive Rating: 30th
Net Differential: 27th
Offensive field goal efficiency: 44.8 percent (22nd)
Opponent field goal efficiency: 48.9 percent (30th)
Points per game:103.5 (28th)
Opponent points per game:111.5 (tied 20th)
Home: 4-10
Road: 2-10
Back to back sets: 5
Versus the West: 1-8
Versus the East:5-12
Week eight: 2-2: wins @Nets, Wizards, losses to Warriors, Kings
On tap for week 9: @ Bucks, Knicks, Bucks, 76ers