WITH the clock ticking on the Cleveland Cavaliers to make use of their biggest trading chip, the Eastern powerhouse is said to be now exploring a possible deal with the Los Angeles Clippers for Jamal Crawford.
The Cavaliers, earlier reported to be in talks with the Brooklyn Nets for a trade deal involving Joe Johnson, is looking to take advantage of Haywood’s non-guaranteed contract for next season.
The team that holds the Haywood contract has until only August 1 to waive him and be free from the $10.5 million he is supposed to be getting in 2015-2016.
And with the deal involving the Nets and Johnson and his hefty $24 million still to be made final, the Cavaliers are now checking out other options.
[See Cavaliers looking to acquire Joe Johnson in trade with Nets, according to reports]
The Clippers deal is simpler, according to ESPN, and would not require the Cavs to part ways with Anderson Varejao.
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