NBA Trade Verdict

Jazz Win

Cleveland acquired Dante Exum, 2022 second round pick (#39-Khalifa Diop) and 2023 second round pick (#49-Emoni Bates) for Jordan Clarkson; the completed outcomes give the Cavaliers a modest realized-value edge.

December 23, 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers / Utah Jazz Record confidence: Medium

Cleveland Cavaliers Received

  • Player Dante Exum
  • Draft Pick 2022 second round pick (#39-Khalifa Diop)
  • Draft Pick 2023 second round pick (#49-Emoni Bates)

Trade Analysis

The balance tilts toward Cleveland without becoming a rout. Cleveland received Dante Exum, 2022 second round pick (#39-Khalifa Diop) and 2023 second round pick (#49-Emoni Bates) and sent Jordan Clarkson. The Cavaliers’ return was more durable or better aligned with the team’s competitive window, although the other team retained enough useful value to keep the grade below a decisive 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.