Cleveland Cavaliers: Terrence Ross is a logical trade target

So what would it potentially take for the Cavs to acquire Ross?

Ross is 30 years old with two seasons left on his deal. A framework of a deal should be similar to that of what the Magic got back for Evan Fournier, despite Fournier being in the last year of his deal. Seeing as the Magic are in a rebuild and will seemingly look to sell veterans, a potential deal centered on Taurean Prince and multiple second-round picks seems feasible.

A deal like this would allow the Magic to get out of Ross’ deal a year earlier, take a flyer on Prince, and add more second-round picks that could be used to add more assets, jump up in a draft, or select a player.

The biggest issue with this deal is that it isn’t the best package that the Magic could receive for T-Ross. Playoff teams looking to add veteran shooting such as the Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers, both of whom have tradeable contracts as well as first-round picks that could be moved, could feasibly make better offers.

In this case, the Cavaliers could look to sweeten the deal, adding Dylan Windler or more second-round picks to make a trade happen. Windler could find a new home in Orlando, finding a role that suits him. The only downside to this would be the Cavs giving up on Windler too soon after not putting him in the best position to succeed/his injury woes.

Parting ways with Prince and seconds in a potential deal is better for the team, by comparison, as they look to improve the talent on the roster while limiting the assets given up.

All in all, with the playmaking that would be established on his team and more creative offensive opportunities, we could see an enhanced sixth man role for Ross on the Cavaliers. The versatility that he’d provide would help to play him in different situations and adding a veteran to the team would only help to accelerate the team in their hopes of becoming competitive once again.

Moreover, it’s clear that with what he’d bring to Cleveland, Ross would be a logical trade target for the Wine and Gold this offseason, and he’s set to make $12.5 million next season and $11.5 million in 2022-23, which isn’t unreasonable. But again, a potential deal via salary matching/future seconds with the expiring Prince could also be attractive for Orlando getting out of the extra year, with them rebuilding.