(My Sportsbook) - To the astonishment of the basketball world, no one is benefiting from the Darius Miles-Andre Miller trade that the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Clippers pulled off prior to the season.

The playoff-minded Clippers were desperate for a floor leader that could get the ball to their up-and-coming stars, while the rebuilding Cavs were willing to take on a young stud a few years away from exploding.

However, year one of the deal has been a disaster for both franchises.

Last season, Miles averaged 9.5 points and 5.5 rebounds in 82 games -- six starts -- and was expected to progress enormously with a lot more touches on the talent-depleted Cleveland squad.

But Miles, who got off to a slow start because of knee tendinitis, is averaging just 8.9 points and 5.4 rebounds in 49 games -- 44 starts -- while shooting only 41.6 percent from the field. He has also made just 57 percent of his free throw attempts and has not hit a three-pointer all season.

As a result, the worst team in the NBA (11-53) is praying for LeBron James.

Miller hasn't faired much better with the Clippers, as his numbers of 14.4 Miller hasn't faired much better with the Clippers, as his numbers of 14.4 points and 7.0 assists per game this season are down from career-bests of 16.5 ppg and 10.9 apg in 2001-02.

The point guard, who is shooting just 40.5 percent from the floor, was supposed to fit in with Elton Brand, Lamar Odom, Corey Maggette and Michael Olowokandi and lead the team into the postseason. However, the Clippers have underachieved all season and find themselves at the bottom of the Pacific Division with a pathetic 20-43 record.

Fortunately for the Cavs, Miles is a 6-9, 21-year-old swingman that made the jump to the pros from high school. There is still plenty of time for him to reach his lofty potential. On the other hand, Miller is 26 years old and has a ceiling that is a lot lower.

On Tuesday, Miles scored 13 points in 19 minutes against the Miami Heat, but was thrown out in the third quarter after arguing with an official. His team went on to suffer a 77-75 loss -- Cleveland's seventh in a row and 13th in 14 games.

"I was rolling in the game and I just cost my team a loss," Miles said. "You can blame this one on me."

Ricky Davis collected 19 points, seven rebounds and seven assists for the Cavs, but shot just 6-of-22 from the field and committed a costly foul in the final seconds.

With .4 seconds remaining in the game, Davis fouled the Heat's Mike James behind the three-point line. James then hit two free throws to give Miami the victory.

"You can lose a game by 33 points but these are the types of games that really stick in your head," said Cleveland coach Keith Smart.