Cavs Trade Grade: Cleveland swaps the 29th pick for two future seconds
The Cleveland Cavaliers have traded their first-round NBA Draft pick to the Sacramento Kings for future assets.
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The Cavaliers traded their 29th overall first-round pick to the Kings in exchange for two future second-round picks. Sacramento used the acquired pick to select Alex Karaban.
Epilogue added 8d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
The Cleveland Cavaliers traded the 29th overall pick in the NBA Draft to the Sacramento Kings. In exchange for the first-round selection, Cleveland received two future second-round picks.
Coverage from NBA.com, Yahoo Sports, and FOX 8 News emphasizes the transaction and the Kings' move back into the first round. CT Insider reports that Alex Karaban was selected by Sacramento with the pick.
Future developments involve the integration of Karaban into the Kings' roster and the eventual deployment of the two second-round picks acquired by Cleveland.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 21d ago.
Quick answers
Which pick was involved in the trade?
The 29th overall pick.
Who did the Sacramento Kings select with the pick?
Alex Karaban.
What did the Cavaliers receive in return?
Two future second-round picks.
Coverage (5)
- Cavaliers Trade Out of First Round Pick in Deal With Kings Yahoo Sports · 22d ago
- Alex Karaban's dream fulfilled: He's a first-round NBA Draft pick, heading to Sacramento CT Insider · 22d ago
- NBA Draft: Cavs trade their first round pick FOX 8 News · 22d ago
- Kings trade back into first round, grab No. 29 pick NBA.com · 22d ago
- Cavs Trade Grade: Cleveland swaps the 29th pick for two future seconds Fear The Sword · 22d ago
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