Cavs news trade 2018

The 2018 NBA trade deadline was on February 8, 2018. Here are some of the notable trades involving the Cleveland Cavaliers:

  1. Cavaliers trade Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, and Ante Zizic to the Celtics for Kyrie Irving:
    • The Cavaliers traded away their former point guard, Isaiah Thomas, along with Jae Crowder and Ante Zizic, to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Kyrie Irving.
  2. Cavaliers trade Dwyane Wade to the Heat:
    • The Cavaliers traded Dwyane Wade to the Miami Heat, bringing an end to his second stint with the team.
  3. Cavaliers trade Derrick Rose to the Utah Jazz:
    • The Cavaliers traded Derrick Rose to the Utah Jazz in exchange for a 2020 second-round draft pick.
  4. Cavaliers trade Iman Shumpert to the Kings:
    • The Cavaliers traded Iman Shumpert to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for a 2020 second-round draft pick.

These trades were significant for the Cavaliers, as they aimed to rebuild their roster and prepare for the future. The trade of Kyrie Irving, in particular, marked a significant shift in the team's direction, as they looked to rebuild around LeBron James and other young players.