Cleveland Cavaliers: Terrence Ross is a logical trade target

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Orlando Magic swingman Terrence Ross handles the ball. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images) /

The 2021 NBA Draft is about three weeks away as of when I am writing this article. The Cleveland Cavaliers have lucked into the third pick and barring something monumental, they will likely be selecting the prospect that the Houston Rockets do not take between Jalen Green and Evan Mobley. The Rockets are rumored to potentially favor adding Green to a Rockets backcourt with Kevin Porter Jr., which would create a high-flying duo.

This scenario would mean that the Cavaliers would likely select Evan Mobley, a great consolation prize from a season filled with many ups and downs. Now, the Rockets selecting Green isn’t set in stone and they could end up taking Mobley. Whichever of the two the Cavaliers take, the goal should remain the same in adding players that fit around Mobley or Green, as well as the current young core of the team.

The needs on this team are obvious — shooting, athleticism, length and additional playmaking. There is a multitude of players that the Cavaliers could look to add who check those boxes, some seemingly being easier to acquire than others. Seeing as the team wants to compete now, it makes sense for them to add a veteran that checks those boxes.

That’s where Terrence Ross could potentially enter the equation for the Cavs as a logical trade target.

Terrence Ross is a 6-foot-6 swingman for the Orlando Magic. Last season was a career year for Ross, averaging 15.6 points and 2.3 assists per game, both career-highs. The “Human Torch,” as he’s been dubbed, has had a sixth man role for the Magic from the 2018-19 season onward. With this new role, Ross has seen his shot selection, on-ball abilities and his playmaking all expand.

This increase in offensive production tanked his efficiency.

Ross’ 48.5 effective field goal percentage was the third-lowest of his career, with the two lowest being his rookie season and an injury-riddled 2017-18 season. His 33.7 percent shooting clip from three-point land was three percent below average this year but there is some context behind his inefficiencies.