{"id":175342,"date":"2026-01-31T13:14:21","date_gmt":"2026-01-31T18:14:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=175342"},"modified":"2026-01-31T13:14:21","modified_gmt":"2026-01-31T18:14:21","slug":"cavaliers-to-trade-90-million-wing-for-21-8-million-trio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2026\/01\/31\/cavaliers-to-trade-90-million-wing-for-21-8-million-trio\/","title":{"rendered":"Cavaliers To Trade $90 Million Wing For $21.8 Million Trio"},"content":{"rendered":"

CLEVELAND \u2014 The Cleveland Cavaliers<\/a> are rising in the Eastern Conference after an indifferent start to the season. The Cavs sit fifth with a 29\u201321 record. They want to avoid future tax penalties while remaining competitive. This goal has linked the Cavaliers to a trade, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype<\/a>,<\/em> involving De\u2019Andre Hunter.<\/a> The deal would return Dennis Schr\u00f6der,<\/a> Keon Ellis<\/a>, and Dario \u0160ari\u0107.<\/a><\/p>\n

Cavaliers To Trade De’Andre Hunter For $21.8 Million Trio<\/h2>\n

Trade Rumors Heat Up<\/h3>\n
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Jan 25, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins (24) drives to the basket between Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder (17) and guard Keon Ellis (23) during the during the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Cleveland has appeared in two separate reports involving Hunter this week. The first linked him to Los Angeles. The latest connects him to Sacramento. He’s in the third year of a $90 million contract. Next season, he will be an expiring deal.<\/p>\n

Why The Cavaliers Make This Move<\/h3>\n

The Cavaliers would save about $1.5 million in the proposed trade. They would also add a talented wing in Ellis. They would gain another backcourt option in Schr\u00f6der. The team would likely waive \u0160ari\u0107. Schr\u00f6der and Ellis both provide guard depth. The team desperately needs it as Lonzo Ball<\/a> has struggled. Schr\u00f6der served as a quality playoff backup for Detroit.<\/p>\n

What Sacramento Gains<\/h3>\n

Sacramento would add salary this season. The Kings would add about $10 million more next season. Hunter would give them another versatile forward. He would slot alongside Keegan Murray<\/a> as they retool their roster.<\/p>\n

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