I've heard the same thing, but if the deal is with the Suns, the Cavs will be able to make the trade during the draft. The reason they can't trade the pick is because of the Ted Stepien Rule, which states that a team cannot trade consecutive first round picks. Since the Suns own a future Cleveland pick, the Cavs are handcuffed as to what trades they can make with picks. The proposed trade I heard has that owed pick, Alton Ford, and a future Phoenix first headed to Cleveland for the #6 and baggage (I'm not sure what they have to give up, but Ford's salary is miniscule; a player making the veteran's minimum can cover that). Word has it that the Cavs are drooling over LeBron James, and want to "increase their odds" of getting the 1st pick. Basically, they're willing to dump this year's pick and tank the season, a la San Antonio, for a shot at a future superstar. That, combined with reports that Phoenix is looking to add another first rounder, make rumors of the two doing business together inevitable. Hopefully, the Colangelos can get something done, so the Suns can add even more great young players.