NBA Trade Verdict
Cavaliers Win
Cleveland exchanged Joe Harris and 2017 second round pick (protected top 55) (not exercised) for 2020 second round pick (protected top 55) (not exercised), with the realized return ultimately favorable to Cavaliers.
January 12, 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers / Orlando Magic Record confidence: Medium
Cleveland Cavaliers Received
- Draft Pick 2020 second round pick (protected top 55) (not exercised)
Orlando Magic Received
- Player Joe Harris
- Draft Pick 2017 second round pick (protected top 55) (not exercised)
Trade Analysis
Player production and draft value largely offset one another. Cleveland received 2020 second round pick (protected top 55) (not exercised) and sent Joe Harris and 2017 second round pick (protected top 55) (not exercised). The returns arrived on different timelines, but the realized outcome ultimately supports Cavaliers Win. 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.