NBA 2018/19: 3 best performing Cleveland Cavaliers players of the season so far

#1 Jordan Clarkson

Jordan Clarkson in action against his former team, the Los Angeles Lakers

Jordan Clarkson was surprisingly traded by the Los Angeles Lakers last season, as Clarkson and Larry Nance Jr. were traded to the Cavs in exchange for Channing Frye, Isaiah Thomas and a 2018 first-round draft pick. While Clarkson got the opportunity to play in the NBA Finals with the Cavs, Clarkson only averaged 15.1 minutes per game during Cleveland's postseason run to the Finals, and the 26-year-old looked set to leave in the summer.

Nevertheless, Clarkson is still a member of the Cavs roster, and the guards minutes per game has risen to 26.5. Clarkson's production is also at an all-time high for him, as the Cavs man is currently averaging 17.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game. Cleveland could still look to trade Clarkson away due to his $12.5 million contract, however, there is no doubting that the guard has increased his trade value this season.