Atlanta Hawks are trading De'Andre Hunter to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Caris LeVert, Georges Niang, three second-round picks, and two pick swaps.
The Atlanta Hawks have traded forward De'Andre Hunter to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for forward Caris LeVert, forward Georges Niang, three second-round picks, and two pick swaps, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.
De'Andre Hunter
| Team: |
Atlanta Hawks |
| Position: | SF |
| Age: | 27 |
| Height: | 201 cm |
| Weight: | 102 kg |
| Birth place: | Philadelphia, United States of America |
The Cavs were pushing hard to get Hunter during the last day when trades are available.
Hunter attracted considerable interest before the trade deadline, as the 27-year-old has been averaging 19.0 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.5 assists over 37 games this season.
He was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers as the fourth overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft.
Hunter was then traded to the New Orleans Pelicans as part of the deal for Anthony Davis. Later, he was sent to the Hawks, along with Solomon Hill, in exchange for picks Nos. 8, 17, and 35 in the same draft.
Since joining the Hawks, Hunter has played in 300 career games. Cleveland is his second NBA team.
LeVert, meanwhile, has been with the Cavs since 2022. This season, he is averaging 10.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game.
Niang, 31, joined the Cavaliers in 2023. He has averaged 8.7 points (40.0% 3PT), 3.7 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game this season. Niang is recognized for his three-point shooting and has provided valuable floor spacing for Cleveland.
