Report: Cavs expressing interest in Nets' Cam Johnson

The Cleveland Cavaliers have shown interest in acquiring Brooklyn Nets sharpshooter Cam Johnson, The Athletic's Joe Vardon reports.

Cleveland is seeking to boost its size and physicality, Vardon notes. Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland, in particular, are both under 6-foot-4.

Johnson is 6-foot-8 and is shooting 42.8% from three. The North Carolina product is also averaging a career-high 19.2 points, as well as 4.2 rebounds and three assists in 33 games this campaign. He has two more seasons remaining on his deal after 2024-25.

Cleveland isn't interested in moving any core pieces but could still match Johnson's $22.5-million salary without dealing one of its top eight players, per Vardon. The Cavaliers also have a bevy of second-rounders but can't trade a first-round selection until 2031.

The Nets, meanwhile, have made it clear that everyone is available as they dive head-first into a rebuild.

"We're going to have to be systematic with some of the decisions we make. And they may not always be in line with winning the next game or putting the most talent out there," Brooklyn general manager Sean Marks said last week.

The Nets have already moved versatile 3-and-D wing Dorian Finney-Smith to the Los Angeles Lakers, reacquiring D'Angelo Russell and his expiring deal while landing three second-round picks.

Brooklyn also shipped point guard Dennis Schroder to the Golden State Warriors for De'Anthony Melton, rookie Reece Beekman, and three second-rounders.

The Nets have lost nine of their last 11 contests.

The NBA trade deadline is Feb. 6 at 3 p.m. ET.