NBA Trade Verdict
Cavaliers Win
Cleveland acquired Clarence Weatherspoon, Chris Gatling and 3 additional assets for Shawn Kemp, producing a clear Cavaliers win on realized player, draft and roster value.
August 30, 2000 Cleveland Cavaliers / Miami Heat / Portland Trail Blazers Record confidence: High
Cleveland Cavaliers Received
- Player Clarence Weatherspoon
- Player Chris Gatling
- Player Gary Grant
- Draft Pick 2001 conditional first round pick (from Heat) (#20-Brendan Haywood)
- Cash cash
Miami Heat Received
- Player Chris Gatling
Portland Trail Blazers Received
- Player Shawn Kemp
Trade Analysis
The Cavaliers secured the strongest long-term asset in the exchange. Cleveland received Clarence Weatherspoon, Chris Gatling and 3 additional assets, while the other teams received Shawn Kemp. The Cleveland return supplied the superior combination of player contribution, draft outcome and roster fit; the outgoing side did not create comparable franchise value. The grade reflects realized value, contract and age context, the eventual use of draft assets and the transaction’s effect on Cleveland’s competitive window.