On February 7, Beijing time, according to ESPN, the Cavaliers and Pacers completed a 4-for-2 deal: Cavaliers sent: Rubio + 2022 first-round picks (first 14 pick protection) + 2022 second-round draft picks + 2027 second-round draft picks, from the Pacers trade Leville + 2022 second-round draft picks. Who do you think makes and who loses?
Looking closely at the trading chips between the two sides, it is equivalent to the Cavaliers using Rubio + this year's first-round pick + 2027 second-round pick in exchange for Le Vere. The Cavaliers are currently in third place in the East, and as such, they will get their first-round picks after the 20th pick. The "lotto protection" conditions in the deal are invalid, and the Pacers can get this first-round pick.
On December 30, 2021, the Cavaliers officially announced that Rubio's anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee was torn and the season was reimbursed. His current contract is $51 million for 3 years, which expires this summer. That said, Rubio can't play for the Pacers this season. Rubio's expiring contract + a first-round pick is a big reason the Pacers chose to trade.
Why did the knight choose to trade? Of course, it was LeVert's immediate combat strength. If Rubio hadn't been injured, maybe the Cavaliers wouldn't have traded him. But the Cavaliers are aiming for the playoffs this season, and The addition of Le Vere will clearly allow them to go further. Le Vere and Jarrett Allen also had a good personal relationship, and the two Nets were reunited with the Cavaliers.
So far this season, Le Vere has played in 39 games for the Pacers, averaging 31.1 minutes per game and having 18.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 0.9 steals. He shot 44.7 percent from the field, 32.3 percent from three-point range and 76 percent from the free throws. Judging by LeVert's ability and stats, he can be the second or third boss of a team.
In the Feb. 5 game between the Pacers and bulls, LeVert played 41 minutes, shooting 19-of-26 and shooting 42 points, five rebounds and eight assists. The Cavaliers were only willing to make two second-round picks to replace LeVert in the beginning, a game that made the Cavaliers management change their minds, and they finally agreed to give the first-round pick.
Also on Feb. 5, in a game between the Cavaliers and Hornets, Jarrett Allen shot 12-of-20 and exploded with 29 points, 22 rebounds and two assists, including 11 frontcourt rebounds. Two Nets veterans broke out on the same day, with one Nets fan posting data from Allen and LeVert, as well as rumors about Harden's trade, writing: "Heartbroken! ”
At present, the total number of interactions of the push has exceeded 10,000 times, which has resonated with many fans. In January 2021, in a multi-party deal about Harden, Le Ver joined the Pacers and Allen joined the Cavaliers. In addition, the Nets also gave the Rockets 3 first-round picks + 4 first-round swaps. If Harden jumps out of the contract this summer, the Nets will be a basket empty.
From the 2019-20 season to the present, LeVert has averaged more than 18 points per game for three consecutive seasons. Cavaliers guard Rondo said: "After leaving the Nets, Le Ver was unable to play an air connection with the Pacers. Now that it's time for the Knights, Aaron and Mobley can play air connection with LeVille! "One thing to say, this trio is really exciting.
The Cavaliers are currently 33-21, finishing third in the East behind the Heat and Bulls. The Cavaliers are 0.5 wins from the Bulls and 1 win from the Heat. Don't forget, this is still in the case of Rubio and Sexton season reimbursement! If the Cavaliers rush to the first place in the East this month, don't be too surprised.
From the bottom of the East to the championship-contending teams, the Cavaliers have officially completed the rebuild! How many people are bullish on this team?