Cavaliers Pursue Trade for Nets' Cam Johnson

The Cleveland Cavaliers are actively pursuing a trade for Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson, particularly after a disappointing 134-114 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder highlighted their need for size and scoring depth. Johnson, who stands at 6-foot-8 and is averaging a career-high 19.6 points per game, could enhance the Cavaliers' frontcourt and mitigate the size disadvantage posed by their shorter guards, Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland. Reports indicate that the Cavaliers' interest in Johnson is serious, as they aim to bolster their roster ahead of the February 6 NBA trade deadline. The Nets are open to trades as they enter a rebuilding phase, making Johnson one of the most coveted targets in the league. While Cleveland is not looking to move any core players, they have sufficient assets to match Johnson's $22.5 million salary without disrupting their top eight players. The Cavaliers hope that acquiring Johnson could significantly improve their chances of winning an NBA title in the near future.