In a surprising turn of events, De’Andre Hunter is set to change teams once again as the trade deadline approaches for the second consecutive year. The Cleveland Cavaliers, Sacramento Kings, and Chicago Bulls have reportedly engaged in an intriguing three-team trade that involves four players.
According to ESPN’s initial report, the Cavaliers will send Hunter to Sacramento, while they will receive both Dennis Schröder and Keon Ellis in return. Meanwhile, the Bulls are expected to acquire Dario Šarić along with two second-round draft picks from the Kings.
In breaking news: Sources indicate that the Cleveland Cavaliers are trading De’Andre Hunter to the Sacramento Kings. In exchange, they will welcome Dennis Schröder and Keon Ellis into their roster. Additionally, the Chicago Bulls are set to gain forward Dario Saric and two future second-round selections as part of this multi-team deal. This information was shared by Shams Charania on Twitter, further fueling speculation about the trade dynamics in the league as February 1st marks the trade deadline.
A league source has confirmed the movement of players: Dennis Schröder and Keon Ellis will indeed be making their way to the Cavaliers, while Dario Saric heads to the Bulls and De’Andre Hunter joins the Kings. This transaction comes after discussions between the Cavaliers and Kings regarding a potential framework to facilitate Hunter’s transfer, which also included key players like Schröder and Saric. You can stay updated on this evolving story through NBA.com and other sports news outlets.