The NBA trade rumors are intensifying with the deadline coming up, and five players will find themselves with another team after February. Meanwhile, the struggling Cleveland Cavaliers still need a few players to complete the championship puzzle and are expected to be active in the next few weeks.

According to Scores Pro, the five players who are constantly named in NBA trade rumors are New Jersey Nets center Brook Lopez; Minnesota Timberwolves Thaddeus Young; Charlotte Hornets Lance Stephenson; Sacramento Kings' Nik Stauskas; and the Oklahoma Thunder's Reggie Jackson.

Reggie Jackson, at least understood the business aspect of the NBA, as he told USA Today, "My ultimate goal is always to win a championship ... (but) whatever is the next move is the next move. I'm just going to be here and be the best player I can be, day in and day out. When I go on the court I hope it shows. I want to compete at the highest level, always trying to get better. But if you have to move, it is what it is."

As for Cleveland Cavaliers, even with two-time MVP Lebron James, the squad still have some major issues to overcome. After picking up Timofey Mozgov, Iman Shumpert and J.R. Smith, the team still ranks 19th overall in the number of points allowed.

NBA trade rumors surrounding the Cavs point to the team's interest in Robert Sacre and Jordan Hill. There are also talks that Kevin Love would be traded because he will opt out by the end of the season anyway, although the all-star forward quashed those talks by telling reporters that he plans on being in the team for the long-term.

"The question is would the Cavaliers pull the trigger on moving the forward before they risk losing him for nothing? The answer is likely no, but there are potential deals out there that could be enticing," Sportsworld Report said.