Sources familiar with the Cavaliers' plans told Marc Stein of ESPN.com that new general manager Danny Ferry has identified a Michael Redd-Zydrunas Ilgauskas combo as his ideal free-agent haul to flank budding superstar LeBron James, with the pitches to both players starting immediately.

The Cavaliers have been clearing cap space and reportedly have around $30 million to use on free agents.

Milwaukee is the only Redd suitor that can offer six years, which would take the value of a maximum contract closer to $90 million. Redd is a Columbus-born alumnus of Ohio State, but he'd have to feel especially good about the Cavaliers' situation to leave $20-plus million on the table.