The Cleveland Cavaliers are reportedly making a move to strengthen their chance for a playoff spot in agreeing to a trade with the Indiana Pacers. In the deal — which was reported by multiple outlets — the Pacers will send Caris LeVert to the Cavs for Ricky Rubio and future Draft picks.
Cleveland receives:
- Caris LeVert
- 2022 second-round pick (via Miami)
Indiana receives:
- Ricky Rubio
- 2022 first-round draft pick (lottery-protected)
- 2022 second-round pick (via Houston)
- 2027 second-round pick (via Utah)
LeVert exited the bus with his Indiana teammates and walked into Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland on Sunday as a visitor.
He can make himself at home.
Pulling off a major move ahead of this week’s NBA trade deadline, Cleveland added another talented player to its young core by agreeing in principle to acquire LeVert, a talented swingman who can score from the Pacers.
“He can help put the ball in the hole,” Cavs guard Rajon Rondo said. “He can erupt for 40 or 50 a night.”
The deal is not yet official because the teams have not yet participated in the required conference call with the league for approval.
