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6 potential buyout options the Cleveland Cavaliers could have interest in

By Chad Porto

Nov 5, 2019; Cleveland, OH, USA; Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward (20) rebounds the ball against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) in the fourth quarter at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2019; Cleveland, OH, USA; Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward (20) rebounds the ball against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) in the fourth quarter at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 15, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Lauri Markkanen (24) goes up for a shot as Oklahoma City Thunder center Derrick Favors (15) defends the basket during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 15, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Lauri Markkanen (24) goes up for a shot as Oklahoma City Thunder center Derrick Favors (15) defends the basket during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports /

Derrick Favors

Now we’re getting into the names that aren’t being discussed as buyout options but very easily could be if no trades are found. Derrick Favors makes the most sense as a player who fits the Cavaliers’ scheme really well. Right now, as with Danilo Gallinari, there isn’t any space for the forward should he get bought out but there very easily could be.

The Cavs are constantly having discussions over the likes of Collin Sexton, Caris LeVert, and others, and should a trade end up happening that involves a forward or too like Lauri Markkanen or Lamar Stevens, then not only does Favors become a player of need, but he becomes a great option to fill in for the Cavs.

Especially if it’s a guy like Stevens, as Favors is basically the same style of a player as Stevens but better.

He’s not going to be a big imposing scorer and he doesn’t have the versatility as a Markkanen, but Favors in a scheme that prioritizes defense can be a real beast of a player. JB Bickerstaff’s defense would be the perfect fit for Favors.

So if he gets bought out and the Cavs have a need for him after a trade, then this would be the perfect pairing.

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