In a lengthy piece breaking down the levels of dysfunction within the Cleveland Cavaliers organization, Bleacher Report’s Ken Berger reported that guard Isaiah Thomas has become a “favorite” of Cavs owner Dan Gilbert.

This news is notable because Berger’s report also said that Gilbert is calling the shots in the department of basketball operations and not general manager Koby Altman.

Thomas has become a favorite of Gilbert, and they often exchange calls and text messages, a league source familiar with their relationship told B/R. This isn’t necessarily unusual on a team with an owner who is as involved in the basketball side of things as Gilbert is. It also isn’t great for locker room chemistry, because the rest of the players know it

So, if any of you in Cavs world were hoping that it might be time for the Cavs to trade Isaiah Thomas for say, Kemba Walker, think again. Of course, it’s unfair to completely judge Thomas in his current state, but this latest news makes it highly unlikely the Cavs would part ways with him.

If Thomas as close with Gilbert as Berger says, then there’s no way he’s going to trade him or his beloved Brooklyn Nets pick. So, that leaves very few avenues for the Cavaliers to make a move that improves their team.

And on the flip side, you have Channing Frye, who is one of better guys for team chemistry on the team whose expiring contract could be an intriguing asset at the deadline. There are no easy fixes.

So, the Cavs are between a rock and a hard place on trying to make their team better before the deadline. There have been reports that the Cavs will definitely make a deal, but the latest news just shows how the Keeping Up With The Kavs drama is hamstringing the Cavs outlook on the court.