Cavs Trade Grade: Cleveland swaps the 29th pick for two future seconds
The Cleveland Cavaliers have traded their 29th overall NBA Draft pick to the Sacramento Kings for two future second-round picks.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers traded out of the first round of the NBA Draft. The deal sent the 29th overall pick to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for two future second-round selections.
Coverage from Yahoo Sports, NBA.com, and FOX 8 News highlights the swap between the two franchises. CT Insider reports that Alex Karaban was selected by Sacramento with the pick.
Further analysis from Fear The Sword focuses on grading the trade's value. Future developments depend on the specific years of the second-round picks acquired by Cleveland.
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Quick answers
What did the Cavaliers receive in the trade?
Cleveland received two future second-round picks.
Which player was selected with the 29th pick?
Alex Karaban was selected by the Sacramento Kings.
Which teams were involved in the transaction?
The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Sacramento Kings.
Coverage (5)
- Cavaliers Trade Out of First Round Pick in Deal With Kings Yahoo Sports · 11h ago
- Alex Karaban's dream fulfilled: He's a first-round NBA Draft pick, heading to Sacramento CT Insider · 11h ago
- NBA Draft: Cavs trade their first round pick FOX 8 News · 11h ago
- Reports: Kings trade back into first round at No. 29 NBA.com · 11h ago
- Cavs Trade Grade: Cleveland swaps the 29th pick for two future seconds Fear The Sword · 11h ago broke it first
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