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Cavs Trade Chris Andersen + Cash to Charlotte for 2nd Round Pick

The Cleveland Cavaliers found a way to open up a roster spot, as the team sent Chris Andersen and cash considerations to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for a protected second round draft pick.

BREAKING: #Cavs complete trade with @hornets. [DETAILS]: https://t.co/dFCtuPEgL3

— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) February 13, 2017

The move opens up a space, presumably for a backup point guard. but also possibly to acquire a backup center.

The NBA Trade Deadline is Feb. 23 and the Cavs could try to acquire a player via trade or wait to see which players are bought out and become free-agents.