Chris Tomasson of the Akron Beacon Journal reports that the Cavaliers may be trying to land Milwaukee's Scott Williams in a three-team trade. Cavs general manager Jim Paxson and Lucas previously confirmed that the Cavs are discussing a deal in which forward Chris Gatling would go to Miami in a sign-and-trade, and forward Anthony Mason would go from the Heat in a sign-and-trade to a team neither would name. Paxson and Lucas each had no comment yesterday when asked if Williams completed the puzzle.

Paxson said any such a trade is a ``long shot,'' but that conversations are continuing. Paxson said the Cavs are willing to deal Gatling for a power forward with one year left on his contract, a criterion Williams meets.

The 6-foot-10 Williams, who averaged 6.1 points last season, will make $4.65 million next season. Gatling and Mason would have to sign for similar amounts, or other players would have to be included, for a three-way deal to go through. ``I want a three- or four-year deal,'' said Gatling. When asked if he is looking for a salary in the range of $4 million, Gatling said, ``I'd be a fool not to. Look at what I've done.''