NBA Trade Verdict

Cavaliers Win

Cleveland acquired Eric Snow for Kevin Ollie and Kedrick Brown, producing a clear Cavaliers win on realized player, draft and roster value.

July 19, 2004 Cleveland Cavaliers / Philadelphia 76ers Record confidence: High

Trade Analysis

Cleveland captured the transaction’s decisive value. Cleveland received Eric Snow, while the other team received Kevin Ollie and Kedrick Brown. 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.