Cavs express interest in Deron Williams

The Dallas Mavericks are reportedly going to reach a buyout agreement with point guard Deron Williams Thursday.

Williams has been on the radar of the Cleveland Cavaliers for the last two months, but the Mavericks didn’t find a trade partner.

Cleveland is still interested in acquiring Williams via free-agency and according to Sam Amico, the Cavs are going to express interest in him.

#Cavs expressed trade interest in Deron Williams. They will now express buyout market interest.

— Sam Amico (@AmicoHoops) February 23, 2017

If Mavericks waive (not a buyout) Deron Williams, all signs point to DWill quickly working out a deal with the Cavs, per league sources.

— David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) February 23, 2017

Cleveland has one open roster spot from the deal to send Chris Andersen to Charlotte.

If the Cavs sign Williams and look to add a backup center, like Andrew Bogut or Larry Sanders, they would need to cut a player, as the time to trade one of the players on the back end of the bench came and went.

We’ll keep you posted on the Cavs’ upcoming free-agency moves as more news develops.