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Cleveland has traded Lonzo Ball to Utah along with its own 2028 and 2032 second-round picks, per the official transaction log. The Cavaliers get cash back plus a trade exception. Paying picks to move a player is about as blunt as a salary-clearing deal gets.
Cleveland traded Darius Garland and its own 2026 second-round pick to the Clippers for James Harden, according to the official transaction record. The pick was later used to select Henri Veesaar. A straight swap of lead guards, with a second-rounder as the sweetener.
Per the official transaction record, the Cavaliers sent De'Andre Hunter to Sacramento in a three-team trade also involving Chicago.
Cleveland has signed big man Thomas Bryant. No terms disclosed.
Chicago has traded Lonzo Ball to Cleveland in exchange for Isaac Okoro, per the official transaction record. The Cavaliers also picked up a trade exception in the deal. A straight one-for-one swap, now on the books.
Atlanta acquired Nickeil Alexander-Walker from Minnesota in exchange for cash and a 2027 second-round pick, per the official transaction record. The pick is Cleveland's own selection. Minnesota also picked up a trade exception in the deal.
Cleveland has signed Sam Merrill to a multi-year contract. No terms disclosed.
Cleveland has signed Tyrese Proctor to a multi-year contract.
