Cavaliers Win
Cleveland acquired Jordan Clarkson and Larry Nance Jr. for Isaiah Thomas, Channing Frye and draft pick (protected top 3 in 2018, top 10 in 2023, else 2023 second round pick) (2018 #25-Moe Wagner), producing a clear Cavaliers win on realized player, draft and roster value.
Cleveland Cavaliers Received
- Player Jordan Clarkson
- Player Larry Nance Jr .
Los Angeles Lakers Received
- Player Isaiah Thomas
- Player Channing Frye
- Draft Pick draft pick (protected top 3 in 2018, top 10 in 2023, else 2023 second round pick) (2018 #25-Moe Wagner)
Trade Analysis
The realized return clearly favored Cleveland. Cleveland received Jordan Clarkson and Larry Nance Jr., while the other team received Isaiah Thomas, Channing Frye and draft pick (protected top 3 in 2018, top 10 in 2023, else 2023 second round pick) (2018 #25-Moe Wagner). 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.