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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.