Intriguing Guard Ranked As Top Trade Target for Cavaliers

"The Cavs could try making a push for Alvarado. He's been a consistent energizer for the Pelicans, but it's hard to imagine he's anywhere close to off-limits. He is a plucky player with solid defensive instincts, but he's also undersized and generally inefficient as a scorer," wrote Buckley.

"He's still the kind of player who can make an impact on a winning team, and if the Pelicans don't feel they'll stay healthy enough to become one, maybe they'd consider him moving him to a team that already is."

Alverado would be a great replacement for Jerome if he's not on Cleveland's roster next year.

The guard averaged a career-high 10.3 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 4.6 assists while shooting 39.2 percent from the floor and 35.9 percent from behind the arc last season.

It will be interesting to see if Jerome returns to the Cavaliers next year. If he doesn't, who may replace his role on the team, because Alvarado would be a perfect fit for this team.

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