Cleveland Cavaliers: A master list of buyout targets for the Cavaliers

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CHICAGO, IL – DECEMBER 18: Ersan Ilyasova #23 of the Detroit Pistons fights for position against Tony Snell #20 of the Chicago Bulls on December 18, 2015 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – DECEMBER 18: Ersan Ilyasova #23 of the Detroit Pistons fights for position against Tony Snell #20 of the Chicago Bulls on December 18, 2015 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Option No. 6: Ersan Ilyasova

As many fans know, Kevin Love is out until mid-March or early April. He fractured his left hand against the Pistons in late January. While not near the all-star that Love is, Ersan Ilyasova does have the ability to stretch the floor and could help replace him until Love returns.

The Cavs, who thrive of shooting, will need that floor spacing moving forward. Even if Love returns, a combination of both Love and Ilyasova could provide a big, yet versatile, lineup to match up with other big lineups this postseason.

Ilyasova is hovering around his career-averaging from behind the arc this season. He averages 1.3 triples per game and shoots 36.6% on such shots. Ersan has been a key offensive weapon for the Hawks this season, recording nine games of 20 or more points.

Ilyasova is on a one-year, $6 million contract. For Atlanta, their future might be on their team, but it certainly is still untapped. They have John Collins, who should record most of the center minutes, and Dewayne Dedmon, who should get any other remaining minutes.

Atlanta already bought out Marco Belinelli and is looking to give their young players more minutes. Ilyasova, who is 30-years-old and could leave following this season, should be a buyout candidate in the near future.