NBA Trade Verdict
Slight Cavaliers Edge
Cleveland acquired Shawn Kemp and Sherman Douglas for Tyrone Hill, Terrell Brandon and 1998 first round pick (protected top 10) (#19-Pat Garrity); the completed outcomes give the Cavaliers a modest realized-value edge.
September 25, 1997 Cleveland Cavaliers / Milwaukee Bucks / Oklahoma City Thunder Record confidence: High
Cleveland Cavaliers Received
- Player Shawn Kemp
- Player Sherman Douglas
Milwaukee Bucks Received
- Player Tyrone Hill
- Player Terrell Brandon
- Draft Pick 1998 first round pick (protected top 10) (#19-Pat Garrity)
Oklahoma City Thunder Received
- Player Tyrone Hill
Trade Analysis
Shawn Kemp remained an All-Star-level scorer and rebounder during his first two Cleveland seasons and immediately returned the Cavaliers to the playoffs. Terrell Brandon and Tyrone Hill were valuable, and Kemp’s contract shortened the window, but Cleveland received the highest-impact player and a defensible short-term edge. The grade also considers age, contract timing, roster fit and whether the acquired value helped Cleveland’s competitive window rather than relying only on the names listed in the transaction.