It’s very likely that as the NBA’s trade deadline comes and goes Thursday, that the Cleveland Cavaliers will brave the winds without making any moves. After all it’s very hard to work out a deal, one that can benefit both teams equally and the Cavs wouldn’t want to risk breaking up the chemistry that they already have. Even Lebron James says he is happy with the team that he has now, that seems to be the general consensus for the Cavs. But if you ask me, the Cavs loss against the Lakers last weak was very indicative of the lack of depth in big men that Cleveland has. So if I’m Danny Ferry and I see an opportunity to acquire Amar’e Stoudemire, Marcus Camby or Brad Miller then I would go after them in that order.

Stoudemire is a freakish athlete, obviously an all-star who can put up 20 points and 8 boards a night no problem. If he joins James in Cleveland, the points may go down but I’m sure he can find a way to contribute more boards and blocks on defense. He has the game set to compliment James well and he has the added dimensions to his game to put the Cavs over the top. On the other hand, the Chicago Bulls are the favorites to land Stoudemire and if they pull that off then that’s bad news for the Cavs. Stoudemire would solidify the Bulls’ front court and get the team headed back in the right direction with Derrick Rose. So maybe it would kill two birds with on stone if the Cavs can somehow acquire A’mare.

The tier drops off significantly for Camby and Miller and in fact the Cavs turned down a trade of Wally Sczerbiak, JJ Hickson and a second-round pick for Miller. True, Miller is aging but he is a solid rebounder and passer who could at the very least provide solid depth at the center/power forward position for the Cavs. But I can’t blame Ferry for passing on him.

Looking at Camby, it seems the Clippers want to much for him. L.A. got Camby for practically nothing, which help offset the loss of Elton Brand so if I’m the Cavs I offer Wally, JJ and a pick and leave it at that,. If the Cavs have to give up more than that then forget it.

I just see the Cavs staying put at the trade deadline as settling with what they have. I believe a team should always look to improve itself every chance it can get and after Thursday the Cavs will not be able to have a chance at any other major trades. The Cavs clearly have an issue depth at the forward position so they should address that. When Delonte West returns that will help the Cavs significantly but West doesn’t play forward. Ben Wallace is aging and Anderson Varejao doesn’t have the offensive game to put the Cavs over the top so they should clearly look for help there if the chance arises to acquire it.