Cavs Move Down in Draft to Gain a Distant Second and Cap Flexibility
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Cleveland traded the 29th pick to the Kings for the 34th pick and a 2032 second-rounder, trading a guaranteed $3M for the next season and $6.1M over two years for greater cap flexibility under the second apron. The savings could be about $1.65M, aiding cost-cutting as they navigate key summer decisions (Dean Wade, Keon Ellis, potentially James Harden) and pursue more roster moves. The extra second-round asset helps future prospects, but the move is framed as smart yet not a complete fix, earning a Grade B from Fear the Sword.
- Cavs Trade Grade: Cleveland swaps the 29th pick for two future seconds Fear The Sword
- Reports: Kings trade back into first round at No. 29 NBA.com
- NBA Draft: Cavs trade their first round pick FOX 8 News
- Alex Karaban's dream fulfilled: He's a first-round NBA Draft pick, heading to Sacramento CT Insider
- Cavaliers Trade Out of First Round Pick in Deal With Kings Yahoo Sports
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