The Cleveland Cavaliers aren't done making roster moves this offseason as reports indicated that the star-studded squad is pursuing a trade for Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert.
Tyler Spence of Sports Talk stirred the talks as he reported that the Cavaliers, arguably the busiest team this offseason, have already reached out to the Pacers about the possibility of striking a deal for Hibbert.
According to Spence, the Pacers looked willing to trade Hibbert, but they want the Cavaliers to include Dion Waiters in the deal for the towering center, who could fill in the rim protector role for Cleveland.
"Following the Keith Bogans trade, the Cavaliers contacted the Pacers to inquire about Roy Hibbert," Spence said in an interview with HNGN. "The Pacers would want Dion Waiters in return, however, the players that would be involved are not fully known."
The Cavaliers are considered as one of the strong title favorites in the upcoming 2014-15 NBA season, but most analysts are convinced that they should find a starting center to win the title.
Hibbert, who averaged 10.8 points to go along with 6.6 rebounds and 2.2 blocks per game last season, will certainly be a big boost for the Cavaliers, but the likelihood of the deal depends on their willingness to include Waiters in a deal along with a future first-round pick and salary-fillers like Brendan Haywood.
"Latest from a source was that Waiters, Haywood, and a 1st had been offered, however, they would need to add players or other teams to make salaries work," Spence added. "Cavs may be reluctant to give up Dion as well, so this deal is still far from imminent, but does have a realistic shot at happening."
The Cavaliers have been very busy for the entire offseason. They successfully convinced Kyrie Irving to sign a five-year, maximum deal then LeBron James opted to return to Cleveland.
To further strengthen their roster, the Cavaliers traded 2014 first overall pick Andrew Wiggins along with last year's top rookie pick Anthony Bennett and a 2015 first rounder to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Kevin Love.
The Cavaliers also added shooters Mike Miller and James Jones along with role players like Shawn Marion and Lou Amundson. Ray Allen is reportedly on their radar, but the veteran has yet to decide about his future.
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