Andrew Bogut's chances of a second NBA title may be set to soar with reports that a move to defending champions Cleveland Cavaliers is on the cards.
The veteran Australian centre is tipped to be offered a contract with LeBron James' eastern conference leaders this week after reportedly seeking free agency when traded from the Dallas Mavericks to Philadelphia 76ers.
It's understood a deal could be done once Bogut receives a buy-out for the rest of his $US11 million, one-season contract from the 76ers, according to ESPN.
The 32-year-old Bogut, who won the 2014-15 title with Golden State Warriors - beating the Cavaliers in the finals series - was part of a multi-player trade from Dallas to the 76ers last week.
It ended a injury-interrupted, 26-game stint with the Mavericks, having joined them after the Warriors lost last season's finals series to the Cavaliers and bolstered their ranks with superstar Kevin Durant.
He has played five games since the New Year.
Bogut would link up with James and fellow NBA superstars Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love at a Cleveland side widely tipped to again battle the Warriors in the finals series.
A powerhouse rebounder and defender, Bogut would likely play back-up to the Cavs' Tristan Thompson.
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