The Cavaliers acquired Schroder to strengthen their backcourt, while Hunter joined the Kings to help with their rebuild.
2026-02-02 00:55
With the NBA trade deadline approaching, the Cleveland Cavaliers, Sacramento Kings, and Chicago Bulls officially completed a blockbuster trade involving three teams and four players this Sunday.
In this trade, the Cavaliers acquired veteran point guard Dennis Schröder, guard Keon Ellis, and two-way contract player Emanuel Miller.
The Kings acquired forward De'Andre Hunter. The Bulls acquired center Dario Šarić and two second-round draft picks.
For the Cavaliers, who are currently fifth in the Eastern Conference and in excellent form, this trade is a win-win situation. The management not only successfully reduced their total salary and saved on the luxury tax, but also specifically strengthened their backcourt depth.
The 32-year-old Schroder is averaging 12.8 points and 5.3 assists per game this season, providing the team with valuable experience and playmaking ability. Meanwhile, Ellis, a quality 3-and-D player with a career three-point shooting percentage of 41.6%, will greatly enhance the Cavaliers' perimeter defense and shooting ability.
The Sacramento Kings currently have a record of 12 wins and 38 losses, ranking last in the league. Under general manager Scott Perry's leadership, the team is in the first year of rebuilding. The acquisition of 28-year-old Hunter is seen as a key part of this rebuilding plan.
As the fourth overall pick in the 2019 draft, Hunter possesses consistent scoring ability, averaging 14 points per game this season, and has scored in double figures in every season of his career. He will become one of the core pieces of the Kings' future puzzle.
In this trade, the Bulls acted as the matchmaker, acquiring Saric, who had limited playing time, in exchange for two second-round draft picks, thus accumulating assets for future asset operations.
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