Grading The Cleveland Cavaliers' Lonzo Ball Trade

Okoro has developed into a solid three-and-D player since being drafted in 2020. However, the Cavaliers already have multiple other players with similar skills on the roster: De'Andre Hunter, Dean Wade, and Sam Merrill.

Trading the former fifth-overall pick for a player who provides versatility to the lineup is a great move by the front office.

This move was also a great swap in terms of financial implications.

With this trade, the Cavaliers are also saving a little bit of money. Not much, about $1 million. However, any way that Cleveland can give itself any financial flexibility as a second-apron team is a win.

The only aspect really holding this trade back from receiving a higher grade is Ball's injury history.

The 27-year-old has never played more than 63 games in a regular season and has missed two consecutive seasons (2022-24) due to a knee injury.

While Ball did have a bounceback season last year, he still only played 35 games and averaged 22.2 minutes a night.

When Ball is healthy, he can be one of the most dynamic players in the league, but that's a big if.

Overall, the Cavaliers traded from a surplus to acquire a player who can bring a different look to the roster.

This was a more than solid move by Cleveland's front office.

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