NBA Trade Verdict
Slight Celtics Edge
Boston acquired Kyrie Irving from Cavaliers in exchange for Isaiah Thomas; Jae Crowder; Ante Zizic; 2018 first-round pick (#8 Collin Sexton); 2020 second-round pick (#50 Skylar Mays).
August 22, 2017 Boston Celtics / Cleveland Cavaliers Record confidence: Private Record
Boston Celtics Received
- Player Kyrie Irving
Cleveland Cavaliers Received
- Player Isaiah Thomas
- Player Jae Crowder
- Player Ante Zizic
- Draft Pick 2018 first-round pick (#8 Collin Sexton )
- Draft Pick 2020 second-round pick (#50 Skylar Mays )
Trade Analysis
Boston Celtics Perspective
Kyrie Irving produced two All-Star seasons but left without compensation and created significant chemistry concerns. Cleveland received Collin Sexton and additional assets, leaving the result close with a modest Boston edge based on peak play.