Cavs traded Caris LeVert because they were worried he would leave via free agency

Georges Niang opens up about being traded by Cavs for De’Andre Hunter: ‘It kinda all made sense’

Just before the NBA trade deadline in February, the Cleveland Cavaliers traded Georges Niang, Caris LeVert, three second-round picks and two pick swaps to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for De’Andre Hunter. It’s worth noting that Niang and LeVert were both major contributors off the pine for the Cavaliers this season before they were shipped off to Atlanta. LeVert averaged 10.2 points per game while shooting 40.5 percent from deep with Cleveland.…

Report: Cavaliers were 'wary' of losing Caris LeVert in free agency this offseason

According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, the Cleveland Cavaliers were “wary” of losing Caris LeVert in free agency this offseason.  LeVert becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason.  The Cavaliers traded LeVert and Georges Niang to the Atlanta Hawks for De’Andre Hunter.  “Both teams ultimately felt they improved their long-term circumstances, while the Cavaliers, sources say, were wary of losing LeVert in free agency this coming offseason,…

Cavs traded Caris LeVert because they were worried he would leave via free agency

Both teams ultimately felt they improved their long-term circumstances, while the Cavaliers, sources say, were wary of losing LeVert in free agency this coming offseason.Source: marcstein.substack.com What’s the buzz on Twitter? Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL Hawks going with Georges Niang over Vit Krejci off the bench. Caris LeVert also into the game. – 3:22 PM More on this storyline Lauren L. Williams: Caris LeVert (illness) and Trae Yo…