Jameer Nelson

Denver Nuggets guard Jameer Nelson is a possible trade target for the Cavaliers as they look to improve their depth at the position.

(David Zalubowski, Associated Press)

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- It was about three weeks ago when Cleveland Cavaliers general manager David Griffin addressed the media prior to a Sunday matinee game against the Dallas Mavericks. Griffin spoke on the state of the Cavaliers, an underachieving team at the time, and gave a vociferous defense of embattled head coach David Blatt.

The Cavs GM also revealed his wish list for the Cavs prior to February's trade deadline.

While Griffin once again reiterated his desire for more size, he also pointed out another position that could use a boost.

"I think it's clear that point guard depth is something we need to address," Griffin said. "Delly missed 15 games and a big portion of that we really didn't have a backup point guard who knew our system and was available to play a lot of minutes. That's on me."

Shortly after, Griffin made a pair of moves, getting the big man he desired in Timofey Mozgov from Denver, and also upgraded the backcourt, adding shooting guards J.R. Smith and Iman Shumpert from New York.

But finding another point guard remains a necessity even with LeBron James' versatility.

Matthew Dellavedova is the team's primary backup at the position, and with Irving having a long list of injuries and a few scares this season, putting the offense in Delly's hands for long stretches is a risky proposition for a team with championship aspirations.

Dellavedova is a limited offensive player, best when he can focus on defense, providing toughness and energy in spurts.

His effort and hustle is unquestioned, but his numbers -- 4.5 points on 34.6 percent shooting, 1.8 rebounds and 3.3 assists against 1.0 turnovers in 21.1 minutes per game -- have drawn the ire of fans.

The list of free agent point guards is thin, and as Griffin attempts to patch one more hole, his best route might again be via trade.

The Cavs don't have many assets, but one remains: Brendan Haywood's unique contract, which is worth $2.2 million this season, before it balloons to more than $10 million in the off-season.

The contract would allow the Cavs, or whichever team has Haywood at that time, to trade him for a high-quality player.

In order to get a point guard upgrade and have the salaries match, the Cavs would need to include Haywood, something they may now be willing to do because of the team's growing salary cap. The Cavs have already locked up Anderson Varejao and will have future decisions on Iman Shumpert and Tristan Thompson.

The Cavs, with newfound depth at shooting guard, could also include Joe Harris in a trade.

Here is the list of available points guards either in trades, overseas or free agency:

(Note: All trades work using ESPN.com's trade machine)

Nate Robinson

Nate Robinson is currently a free agent.

5-9, 180 lbs., 30 years old

2014-15 stats: 33 games, 14.1 minutes, 5.8 points, 34 percent field goals, 65 percent free throws, 26 percent three-pointers, 2.3 assists.

Robinson, a former NBA Dunk Champion, is really a shooting guard trapped in a point guard's body. He brings a potent scoring punch combined with an explosive attitude.

A tough guy, Robinson never backs down from a challenge, which can be a good thing, but also bad, especially when it comes to shot selection.

Recent reports have him interested in rejoining his old coach Doc Rivers in Los Angeles.

Jordan Farmar

6-2, 180 lbs., 28

2014-15 stats: 36 games, 14.7 minutes, 4.6 points, 38 percent field goals, 90 percent (10-of-11) free throws, 36 percent three-pointers, 1.9 assists.

Farmar was recently released by the Clippers. He admitted that he and head coach Doc Rivers couldn't get on the same page and it wasn't a good fit for him. Now Farmar will have a choice of going overseas or trying to sign with an NBA team.

In his eighth year, Farmer is a score-first point guard, averaging 7.7 points in his career.

Farmar, who played for Maccabi Tel Aviv in 2011, has a relationship with Cavs head coach David Blatt, spending one season with him.

"It would be something for me to think about," Farmar told the LA Times recently about playing for the Cavaliers. "I definitely think I have a lot to offer. I think I could fit on that team, as well as a lot of teams. It's just about, what is my job going to be? Am I going to be able to be myself?"

Bobby Brown, Dongguan Leopards (CBA)

6-2, 175 lbs., 30

2014-15 stats: 34 games, 40.8 minutes, 31.4 points, 43 percent field goals, 87 percent free throws, 33 percent three-pointers, 6.6 assists.

Brown has had interest from NBA teams before, but hasn't been able to stick. After going undrafted in 2007 out of Cal State Fullerton, Brown had stints with four teams (Sacramento, Minnesota, Los Angeles Clippers and New Orleans) before going overseas, where he has been the last four years.

Brown is tied for fourth in scoring in the CBA, one of eight players averaging at least 30 points per game.

His season doesn't end until March and the Leopards are currently in the playoff picture, but Brown, who reportedly has two years left on his contract with Dongguan, has an opt-out clause if there's an opportunity to leave for the NBA.

Toney Douglas, Jiangsu Nangang Dragons (CBA)

6-2, 185 lbs., 28

2014-15 stats: 32 games, 31.3 minutes, 24.5 points, 47 percent field goals, 38 percent three-pointers, 79 percent free throws, 3.4 assists.

Douglas, a former first-round pick in the NBA, is a five-year veteran. He has played for New York, Houston, Sacramento, Golden State and most recently, Miami.

After averaging 4.0 points and 1.3 assists last season for the Warriors and Heat, he signed a one-year deal in the CBA and is available to join a team for its playoff run if there is interest.

His best season came in 2010-11 with the Knicks. Douglas averaged 10.5 points and three assists per game that season. Known as a pesky defender, Douglas is averaging more than two steals per game with Jiangsu Nangang, where he is playing with two former first-round picks, Arnett Moultrie and Chris Singleton.

Will Bynum, Guangdong Southern Tigers (CBA)

Detroit Pistons guard Will Bynum (12) has played seven seasons in the NBA.

6-0, 185 lbs., 32

2014-15 stats: 20 games, 31.4 minutes, 23.2 points, 50 percent field goals, 40 percent three-pointers, 83 percent free throws, 7.3 assists.

Bynum has played seven seasons in the NBA and has become an instant star overseas.

Playing on the same team as likely 2015 NBA Draft top 5 pick and hyped prospect Emmanuel Mudiay, Bynum has taken over the starting duties and the Tigers haven't lost since his debut.

Bynum, the second-leading scorer for Guangdong, trailing former top 10 pick Yi Jianlian, has helped the Tigers rise to the top of the standings.

There will likely be plenty of NBA interest as he averages 8.2 points to go with 3.3 assists in his NBA career. He also has four games of playoff experience, averaging 11.8 points.

Detroit, his former team, could be searching for another point guard after the season-ending injury to Brandon Jennings. But any team interested will have to wait for Guangdong's playoff run to end in March.

Jameer Nelson, Denver Nuggets

6-0, 190 lbs., 32

2014-15 stats: 35 games, 24.4 minutes, 8.0 points, 37 percent field goals, 35 percent three-pointers, 72 percent free throws, 4.6 assists.

Nelson was a smart, under-the-radar pickup by the Dallas Mavericks this off-season. Originally signed to be a stable veteran leader and backup to Raymond Felton, Nelson became Dallas' starter for 23 games because of Felton's ankle injury. Then he was shipped to Boston in the blockbuster deal for Rajon Rondo.

Nelson's stint in Beantown was brief. Expecting a buyout from the team, Nelson was instead traded to Denver after just six games.

Initially frustrated, Nelson received some assurances about playing time and style from Denver and has played well, scoring double figures in four of the six games.

Now Ty Lawson's backup, Nelson is averaging 14 points with the Nuggets while shooting 47 percent from the field, including 40 percent from three-point range. He is also averaging 5.5 assists.

Teams will keep an eye on Nelson, who has a player option for $3.25 million next season, especially if the Nuggets fall further out of playoff contention. But Nuggets head coach Brian Shaw has referred to Nelson as a "godsend" and "natural leader" so it may not be easy to pry him away.

Armed with 44 games of postseason experience, including 39 starts, Nelson is the perfect weapon for a playoff contender, which is why Houston recruited him this off-season before he signed with Dallas. He should be the Cavs' top target.

The trade: Haywood for Nelson.

Mo Williams, Minnesota Timberwolves

6-1, 198 lbs., 32

2014-15 stats: 35 games, 28.3 minutes, 12.7 points, 40 percent field goals, 34 percent three-pointers, 84 percent free throws, 6.5 assists.

Williams will probably be remembered for his three-year stint with the Cavaliers where he played some of the best basketball of his career in the regular season, setting career highs in three-point percentage (.436), free throw percentage (.912) and points (17.8) in 2008-09.

During that stretch, Williams became an All-Star for the first time, but also a postseason goat as his shot became erratic against the Magic in the Eastern Conference Finals in 08-09 (37 percent from the field) and then again in Cleveland's early exit against Boston the following year (40 percent from the field; 21 percent from three-point range).

Williams is better suited as a backup point guard or third guard, spending some time off the ball, on a contending team. Flashing scoring potential in Minnesota, Williams has eight games with at least 20 points, including a 52-point explosion two weeks ago against Indiana.

Ricky Rubio's return from an ankle injury is on the horizon and Minnesota has the league's worst record. With Williams a free agent at the end of this season, the Wolves could look to move him and give more minutes to high-flying first rounder Zach LaVine.

The trade: Haywood and Harris for Williams.

Jose Calderon, New York Knicks

6-3, 200 lbs., 33

2014-15: 31 games, 30.5 minutes, 9.2 points, 39 percent field goals, 40 percent three-pointers, 23-of-23 free throws, 4.4 assists.

This would be a perplexing turn of events for the Knicks, who gave up defensive lynchpin Tyson Chandler for Calderon in the off-season. But if New York is truly having a fire sale, the 33-year-old point guard, owed more than $7 million per year through 2016-17, could be dangled.

Unafraid of the big moments, Calderon has shined on the Olympic stage and brings 18 games of postseason experience, averaging double figures in each series.

Calderon, now in his 11th NBA season, is a savvy floor general who averages 6.7 assists in his career. He is also a lethal outside shooter when healthy, connecting on 41 percent of his three-point attempts.

Because of his talent and his salary, Calderon likely wouldn't come cheap. The Cavs would need to get a third team involved, which they have had success with already, or they could include Mike Miller and his salary worth nearly $3 million.

Would the Cavs be willing to part with Miller, who has been an invaluable veteran voice, and friend of James for three more years of Calderon?

He would be the perfect fit for the Cavs.

The trade: Haywood, Harris and Miller for Calderon.

Ramon Sessions, Sacramento Kings

6-3, 190 lbs., 28

2014-15: 27 games, 17.1 minutes, 5.7 points, 34 percent field goals, 28 percent three-pointers, 73 percent free throws, 2.6 assists.

Sessions is playing with his sixth different NBA team in his eighth NBA season. For all the bouncing around he has done, the veteran has carved out a role as a backup point guard and has even started 129 games in his career.

Now playing behind Darren Collison, one of Sacramento's off-season additions, Sessions could be moved before the trade deadline considering he is a free agent at the end of this season. The move would also pave the way for the Kings to give more minutes to Ray McCallum, a 23-year-old former second rounder.

Sessions has 12 games of postseason experience and would give the Cavs more of a scoring punch as he averages 11.4 points in his career. He has five seasons averaging double figures in scoring.

The trade: Haywood for Sessions.

C.J. Watson, Indiana Pacers

6-2, 175 lbs., 30

2014-15 stats: 28 games, 27.3 minutes, 10.6 points, 44 percent field goals, 39 percent three-pointers, 82 percent free throws, 3.7 assists.

George Hill, Indiana's starting point guard, has missed 39 games, forcing Watson to have a much bigger role for the Pacers this season, starting 18 games. But Hill returned to the lineup on Friday and the Pacers, whose postseason dreams were shattered when Paul George was lost for the season, could be willing to move Watson, a free agent at the end of the year.

The 30-year-old, known for his shooting touch is averaging double figures for the second time in his NBA career. He has played in 48 postseason games and is a career 38 percent three-point shooter, which allows him to succeed playing off the ball.

His shooting prowess would be an asset on a James-led Cavaliers team.

The trade: Haywood for Watson.

Norris Cole, Miami Heat

Norris Cole (30) could be available in a trade.

6-2, 175 lbs., 26

2014-15 stats: 39 games, 24.4 minutes, 6.2 points, 38 percent field goals, 23 percent three-pointers, 71 percent free throws, 3.4 assists.

Cole, a former first-round pick of the Heat, is set to become a restricted free agent following this season and Miami will have a decision to make, especially after drafting Shabazz Napier.

A playoff-tested point guard, Cole has played an important role coming off the bench for Miami since his debut in 2011-12.

Known as a feisty on-ball defender, the former Cleveland State star will continue to be a maddening backup until he gets more consistent on offense. He is lightning-quick in the open court, but brings next to nothing in the half court. His shot is too unreliable (career 40 percent shooter from the field and 31 percent from three-point range).

He also tends plays out of control too often, not the quality a team is looking for in a backup point guard.

But would his relationship with James make him an option?

The trade: Haywood for Cole.