NBA Trade Verdict
Slight Cavaliers Edge
Chicago received Larry Hughes, Drew Gooden, Shannon Brown and Cedric Simmons in an 11-player deal; Cleveland added Ben Wallace, Joe Smith, Wally Szczerbiak and Delonte West, while Seattle received Donyell Marshall, Ira Newble and Adrian Griffin.
February 21, 2008 Chicago Bulls / Cleveland Cavaliers / Sonics Record confidence: High
Chicago Bulls Received
- Player Larry Hughes
- Player Drew Gooden
- Player Shannon Brown
- Player Cedric Simmons
Cleveland Cavaliers Received
- Player Ben Wallace
- Player Joe Smith (Leynard)
Sonics Received
- Player Adrian Griffin
Sonics
B+
Trade Analysis
Cleveland gets the slight overall edge. Wallace, Szczerbiak, Smith and West gave the Cavaliers the strongest immediate competitive return around LeBron James, while Seattle's cap-and-roster return and Chicago's package were less impactful. Cleveland and Seattle share the top B+ grade, so the verdict remains a slight edge rather than a decisive win.