Pacers Win
Cleveland acquired Caris LeVert and 2022 second round pick (#56-Luke Travers) for Ricky Rubio, 2022 second round pick (#31-Andrew Nembhard) and 2 additional assets, but the outgoing package produced a modestly stronger realized return.
Cleveland Cavaliers Received
- Player Caris LeVert
- Draft Pick 2022 second round pick (#56-Luke Travers)
Indiana Pacers Received
- Player Ricky Rubio
- Draft Pick 2022 second round pick (#31-Andrew Nembhard)
- Draft Pick draft pick(s) (first round pick protected top 14 in 2022-23, else 2025 second round pick, 2026 second round pick) (2023 #26-Ben Sheppard)
- Draft Pick 2027 second round pick (outcome pending)
Trade Analysis
The balance tilts away from Cleveland without becoming a major loss. Cleveland received Caris LeVert and 2022 second round pick (#56-Luke Travers) and sent Ricky Rubio, 2022 second round pick (#31-Andrew Nembhard), draft picks (first round pick protected top 14 in 2022-23, else 2025 second round pick, 2026 second round pick) (2023 #26-Ben Sheppard) and 2027 second round pick (outcome pending). The outgoing side produced somewhat greater long-term utility, though Cleveland still obtained legitimate rotation, draft or financial value and avoided a franchise-level loss. 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.