Report: Cavaliers not actively looking to trade Iman Shumpert

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The Cleveland Cavaliers " rotation has changed more than you probably would think since winning the NBA title last summer. Yes, LeBron James , Kyrie Irving , Kevin Love and Tristan Thompson are locked in, James Jones is still a veteran presence and Richard Jefferson is still Snapchatting away. But the bench unit went through an overhaul, with Matthew Dellavedova and Timofey Mozgov leaving in free agency and Mo Williams retiring.

There could be even more changes. The one player who has never quite fit is wing Iman Shumpert . He"s not nearly the shooter J.R. Smith is, and Smith has caught up to him on defensively. Shumpert"s still long, athletic and versatile, so he has value, which means he could be ripe for a deal if the Cavaliers want to address another roster need, like backup point guard.

From Cleveland.com:

It is true, a few teams such as the Minnesota Timberwolves have inquired about Iman Shumpert, who has three years and $30 million left on his contract at age 26. The Cavs are answering the phone, as ESPN"s Zach Lowe reported. But they are not actively looking to deal him, a team source told cleveland.com.

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The Cavs shouldn"t be "actively" looking to deal anyone. Coming off that championship, they looked terrific on opening night vs. the New York Knicks . There"s zero reason to think that barring injury, if they just keep this roster intact, they won"t return to the Finals.

Iman Shumpert is available but not being shopped, reportedly. USATSI

However, teams are always looking to stay a step ahead, and the Cavaliers have exemplified that idea. It"s why they went out and got Channing Frye last trade deadline, who helped them immensely in the playoffs.

While Shumpert has value, a team would have to be pretty desperate to want to go get him. The Cavaliers gave up a first-round pick for him, along with Smith. Ironically, Smith was the "throw-in" but has been invaluable while Shumpert has struggled with fit and injury. Still, he did start for the team often over the past two seasons and if he hangs around, that"s not a bad thing. If the Cavs deal Shumpert, it"ll be because they see a ripe opportunity or because of injury.

Source: http://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/report-cavaliers-not-actively-looking-to-trade-iman-shumpert/