Trade Verdicts
NBA Trade Verdict

Cavaliers Win

Cleveland acquired Nik Stauskas, Wade Baldwin IV and 2 additional assets for Rodney Hood, producing a clear Cavaliers win on realized player, draft and roster value.

February 4, 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers / Portland Trail Blazers Record confidence: High

Cleveland Cavaliers Received

  • Player Nik Stauskas
  • Player Wade Baldwin IV
  • Draft Pick 2021 second round pick (#51-Brandon Boston Jr.)
  • Draft Pick 2023 second round pick (#35-Julian Phillips)

Portland Trail Blazers Received

Cleveland Cavaliers

A-

Portland Trail Blazers

B-

Trade Analysis

Cleveland captured the transaction’s decisive value. Cleveland received Nik Stauskas, Wade Baldwin IV, 2021 second round pick (#51-Brandon Boston Jr.) and 2023 second round pick (#35-Julian Phillips), while the other team received Rodney Hood. 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.