NBA Trade Verdict

Cavaliers Win

Cleveland acquired Matthew Dellavedova, John Henson and 3 additional assets for George Hill, Sam Dekker and 2021 second round pick (#43-Greg Brown III), producing a clear Cavaliers win on realized player, draft and roster value.

December 7, 2018 Cleveland Cavaliers / Milwaukee Bucks / Washington Wizards Record confidence: High

Cleveland Cavaliers Received

  • Player Matthew Dellavedova
  • Player John Henson
  • Draft Pick draft pick(s) (from Bucks) (first round originally protected top 14 in 2021 if Bucks send first round pick to Suns in 2019, top 10 in 2022 if Bucks send first round pick to Suns in 2020, top 10 in 2023, top 8 in 2024, else 2024 second round pick, 2025 second round pick; protections removed in subsequent trade)) (2022 #24-MarJon Beauchamp)
  • Draft Pick 2021 second round pick (from Bucks) (#54-Sandro Mamukelashvili)
  • Draft Pick 2022 second round pick (from Wizards) (#40-Bryce McGowens)

Washington Wizards Received

  • Player Sam Dekker
  • Draft Pick 2021 second round pick (#43-Greg Brown III)

Trade Analysis

Cleveland converted the outgoing package into superior franchise value. Cleveland received Matthew Dellavedova, John Henson and 3 additional assets, while the other teams received George Hill, Sam Dekker and 2021 second round pick (#43-Greg Brown III). 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.