NBA Trade Verdict
Cavaliers Win
Cleveland acquired Mo Williams for Damon Jones and Joe Smith, producing a clear Cavaliers win on realized player, draft and roster value.
August 13, 2008 Cleveland Cavaliers / Milwaukee Bucks / Oklahoma City Thunder Record confidence: High
Cleveland Cavaliers Received
- Player Mo Williams
Milwaukee Bucks Received
- Player Damon Jones
Oklahoma City Thunder Received
- Player Joe Smith
Trade Analysis
The realized return clearly favored Cleveland. Cleveland received Mo Williams, while the other teams received Damon Jones and Joe Smith. 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.