Cleveland Cavaliers Exec Speaks Out on Lonzo Ball Trade

In the midst of the Cleveland Cavaliers' offseason moves, the team made their big trade earlier last week with their decision to trade Isaac Okoro over to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for 2017 second-overall pick, Lonzo Ball.

In a one-to-one player swap, the Cavaliers decided to bring in a big addition to their backcourt in the form of Ball, effectively plugging into the role left by guard Ty Jerome in the second unit, and a serviceable starter who can run in place of a currently injured Darius Garland at the one if needed at the start of next season.

And now, with the trade becoming official on Sunday, Cavaliers' team president, Koby Altman, shared a statement on behalf of the team on the move.

“We are very excited about this opportunity to acquire someone with the skillset and versatility that Lonzo Ball brings to this team,” Altman said. “We have built a team for sustainable success and finding a way to improve around the edges has been our focus this offseason, and the addition of Lonzo represents part of that process."

"I would also like to thank Isaac Okoro for his professionalism, hard work, and the true grit he brought to the court during his five seasons in Cleveland," he said. "We wish Isaac and his family nothing but the best in the future.”