BOSTON: The unofficial start to the NBA’s trade season began Tuesday, the first day a majority of the players signed to contracts last summer are available to be dealt. Although the pool of candidates just grew significantly, it isn’t expected to impact the Cavaliers.
Their first big decision is still more than three weeks away when Jared Cunningham’s contract becomes fully guaranteed on Jan. 10. Since he technically has to clear waivers by then, the key date a decision on Cunningham must be rendered is Jan. 8.
Cunningham has certainly performed well enough to keep his spot, but keeping Cunningham will likely mean the end of Joe Harris’ time in Cleveland.