The Cleveland Cavaliers are trying to get their roster size down to the mandated fifteen player roster by opening night Tuesday. The Cavs have some decisions to make quickly and one of their decisions may entail parting with a fan-favorite.
According to The Vertical’s Shams Charania, the Cavs are in “advanced talks” with the Atlanta Hawks to send Richard Jefferson and Kay Felder to the Hawks.
Cleveland is in advanced talks on a deal to send Richard Jefferson and Kay Felder to Atlanta, league sources tell The Vertical.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 13, 2017
Jefferson saw his minutes decrease last year as the team incorporated Kyle Korver more so into the rotation.