NBA Trade Verdict
Cavaliers Win
Cleveland acquired Max Strus for Cedi Osman, Lamar Stevens and 2 additional assets; the completed outcomes give the Cavaliers a modest realized-value edge.
July 6, 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers / Miami Heat / San Antonio Spurs Record confidence: Medium
Cleveland Cavaliers Received
- Player Max Strus
Miami Heat Received
- Player Cedi Osman
San Antonio Spurs Received
- Player Cedi Osman
- Player Lamar Stevens
- Draft Pick 2026 second round pick (Lakers pick) (outcome pending)
- Draft Pick 2030 second round pick (outcome pending)
Miami Heat
B-
Trade Analysis
The Cavaliers gained a modest but defensible value advantage. Cleveland received Max Strus and sent Cedi Osman, Lamar Stevens, 2026 second round pick (Lakers pick) (outcome pending) and 2030 second round pick (outcome pending). The Cavaliers’ return was more durable or better aligned with the team’s competitive window, although the other teams 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.