US EditionKings Acquire De'Andre Hunter From Cavs for Dennis Schroder, Keon Ellis in Trade Involving Bulls, Source Says
- On Jan. 31, 2026, the Cleveland Cavaliers traded De'Andre Hunter to the Sacramento Kings for Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis in a three-team deal sending Dario Saric and two future second-round picks to the Chicago Bulls.
- To free salary and tax space, the Cavaliers created about $50 million in savings, dropping their tax bill from $164 million to $120 million, according to ESPN.
- De'Andre Hunter, a 28-year-old small forward, was drafted fourth overall in 2019 and is making $23.3 million this season with a contract through next season at $24.9 million.
- The Cleveland roster adds Schroder and Ellis, increasing guard depth while Garland recovers and filling all 15 spots, ESPN reported late Jan. 31.
- From a cap perspective, Cleveland can re-sign Ellis even if it hits the apron, and Sacramento gains flexibility to convert Dylan Cardwell while keeping Russell Westbrook as the only true point guard.
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The SaratogianNBA trade rumors: East rival acquires reported Celtics trade target, ex-Boston guard
A player linked to the Celtics ahead of the NBA trade deadline is joining one of Boston’s Eastern Conference rivals. The Cleveland Cavaliers landed guards Keon Ellis and Dennis Schroder in a three-team trade that sent wing De’Andre Hunter to the Sacramento Kings and big man Dario Saric and two second-round draft picks to the Chicago Bulls, according to multiple reports Saturday night. Ellis, a fourth-year pro who was coming off the bench for Sac…
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Report: Cavs F De'Andre Hunter to Kings for guards Dennis Schroder, Keon Ellis
The Sacramento Kings are acquiring wing De'Andre Hunter from the Cleveland Cavaliers for guards Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis, ESPN reported on Saturday night.
Report: Cavs F De’Andre Hunter to Kings for guards Dennis Schroder, Keon Ellis
The Sacramento Kings are acquiring wing De’Andre Hunter from the Cleveland Cavaliers for guards Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis, ESPN reported on Saturday night. As part of a three-team trade, the Chicago Bulls would obtain Kings center/forward Dario Saric and two future second-round draft picks, per the report. The Cavaliers will save about $50 million in salary and luxury tax bills this season by dealing Hunter and lower their tax bill from $1…
Kings acquire De'Andre Hunter from Cavs for Dennis Schroder, Keon Ellis in trade involving Bulls, source says
The Sacramento Kings are acquiring De'Andre Hunter from the Cleveland Cavaliers in a deal that sends forward Dario Saric and two future second-round picks to the Chicago Bulls, according to a league source.
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