Cavs Backup Point Guard Tracker

Cleveland’s quest for Kyrie’s backup rages on.

Names to keep an eye on:

Deron Williams

#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

Mario Chalmers

ESPN reported earlier this week that the Pelicans would audition Thompson, Mario Chalmers, Quinn Cook and Reggie Williams for a roster spot

— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) February 23, 2017

Pelicans chose to sign Hollis Thompson, keeping Chalmers, who worked out with the Cavs three weeks ago, a free-agent.

Names to keep in the back of your mind:

Potential Buyout Candidates

Darren Collison

Tyreke Evans

Langston Galloway

Jose Calderon

Rajon Rondo

Free-Agents

Norris Cole

Jarrett Jack

D-League

Quinn Cook