Flip Murray, signed by the Sonics to a one-year, $895,248 contract in September, is an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season. He knows that producing down the stretch will ultimately land a very nice multiyear deal.

Ferry would not speculate on how much interest the Cavaliers will show in retaining Murray, who is averaging 14 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 11 games as a starter.

"At the end of the season," Ferry said, "we'll sit down and discuss the future.

"In the time he's been here, Flip has proven he is capable. The trade has worked out very well. He's helped us win games."