Cavaliers Trade Jordan Clarkson Before He Could Walk Away
Clarkson Was on Expiring Contract with a 134M Cap Hit
The first trade domino of the 2019-20 NBA season has officially fallen. On Monday evening, the Cleveland Cavaliers agreed to trade guard Jordan Clarkson to the
Cavs Acquire Clarkson and Nance Jr.
In return, the Cavaliers will receive guard Jordan Clarkson and forward Larry Nance Jr. from the . The trade is expected to be finalized on Wednesday, once all the players involved have passed their physicals.
Clarkson, 27, is a four-year NBA veteran who has averaged 12.5 points and 2.9 assists per game for his career. He is on an expiring contract, and will be a free agent at the end of the season.
Nance Jr., 26, is a five-year NBA veteran who has averaged 8.3 points and 6.6 rebounds per game for his career. He is entering the final year of his contract, and will be a restricted free agent in 2020.
The trade is a good move for both teams. The Cavaliers get a young, talented player in Clarkson who can help them compete for a playoff spot. The gets a veteran player in Clarkson who can help them in their quest for a championship.
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