Cavs news 2018
Here are some notable news stories related to the Cleveland Cavaliers from 2018:
January 2018:
- The Cavaliers trade Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic, and the Brooklyn Nets' 2018 first-round pick. (Source: ESPN)
- The team also trades Derrick Rose to the Utah Jazz in exchange for Iman Shumpert and a 2020 second-round pick. (Source: ESPN)
February 2018:
- The Cavaliers acquire George Hill from the Sacramento Kings in exchange for Iman Shumpert and a 2022 second-round pick. (Source: ESPN)
- The team also acquires Rodney Hood from the Utah Jazz in exchange for Jae Crowder and a 2020 second-round pick. (Source: ESPN)
March 2018:
- The Cavaliers fire head coach Tyronn Lue due to health concerns and name Larry Drew as the interim head coach. (Source: ESPN)
- The team also trades Dwyane Wade to the Miami Heat in exchange for a 2024 second-round pick. (Source: ESPN)
April 2018:
- The Cavaliers miss the playoffs for the first time since 2006, finishing with a 50-32 record. (Source: ESPN)
- The team also announces that LeBron James will opt out of his contract and become a free agent. (Source: ESPN)
June 2018:
- The Cavaliers re-sign Tristan Thompson to a five-year, $82 million contract. (Source: ESPN)
- The team also signs Kyle Korver to a three-year, $22 million contract. (Source: ESPN)
July 2018:
- The Cavaliers sign George Hill to a three-year, $29 million contract. (Source: ESPN)
- The team also signs Sam Dekker to a one-year, $1.6 million contract. (Source: ESPN)
These are just a few of the notable news stories related to the Cleveland Cavaliers from 2018. It was a tumultuous year for the team, with several key players leaving and new ones arriving, as well as a coaching change and a disappointing finish to the season.