If the Cavaliers are going to acquire forward Troy Murphy from the Pacers they are likely going to have to part with J.J. Hickson.

Sources told the Cleveland Plain Dealer that the two teams have made headway in talks, but Indiana insists on getting Hickson in return. The Cavaliers are also reluctant to offer a first-round pick in any deadline deal.

The Pacers, according to another source, are also in talks with the Bucks and Kings regarding Murphy.