Cavs are looking for depth in the backcourt before the trade deadline.

It makes sense that the Cavaliers are content with the way things are going. Despite suffering two significant injuries (to Darius Garland and Evan Mobley), they are still in the running for the Eastern Conference.

However, it never hurts to try to get better, and if we know Koby Altman, the president of basketball operations for the Cavaliers, we know that’s his goal.

Prior to the trade deadline on February 8, the Cavaliers were reportedly searching for a “3-and-D” wing. Now that Tristan Thompson has been suspended for 25 games (24 left), it’s possible that they are also looking for a reserve big man.

According to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, the Cleveland Cavaliers are one of the teams expected to explore options with a few experienced backcourt players.

This move would be sensible considering their recent setbacks in the guard department. They bid farewell to point guard Ricky Rubio due to retirement, and guard Ty Jerome, whom they signed during the summer, is sidelined indefinitely following ankle surgery.

While the Cavs have high hopes for rookie point guard Craig Porter Jr., acknowledging his promising future, they recognize the value of having veteran depth in the backcourt, particularly as they aim for playoff contention.

Several seasoned players fitting this description could potentially be on the market, including Tyus Jones from the Washington Wizards, T.J. McConnell from the Indiana Pacers, Cameron Payne from the Milwaukee Bucks, and Cory Joseph from the Golden State Warriors (who shares the same agent, Rich Paul, as Thompson and Garland).

It remains uncertain if the Cavs are actively pursuing any of these players, but if they opt to bolster their backcourt through trade, these are the likely candidates. Additionally, there’s speculation surrounding veteran guard Kyle Lowry, who was recently traded from the Miami Heat to the Charlotte Hornets. However, it’s unlikely that he would join the Cavs.

Realistically, it’s unlikely that the Cavs would be willing to part with any current roster members in potential trades. If they do acquire someone, regardless of position, it would probably be in exchange for second-round picks or similar assets. A more plausible scenario for the Cavs, given their current standing at 26-16 as of Friday, is to explore options in the buyout market post-deadline. This is merely a speculative forecast.