The Sacramento Kings have traded Keon Ellis and Dennis Schroder to the Cleveland Cavaliers for De’Andre Hunter, according to a report by Shams Charania.
The deal also includes the Chicago Bulls acquiring Dario Saric from the Kings, and two future second-round picks (2029 from the Kings and 2027 from the Cavs, according to Sam Amick). It was reported recently the Kings were looking for a late first round pick for Ellis.
Schroder is owed $44 million on his three-year deal. Saric has an expiring $5.4 million deal. Ellis has an expiring $2.3 million deal. The Kings take on $48 million for Hunter’s remaining two years of his deal.
Hunter is a 6’7’’ forward who can shoot and defend out on the wing. The 28-year-old is averaging 14 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 2.1 assists in 26 minutes. He was the 4th overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft.
We got a serviceable wing player…two years too late, but hey, we got a wing.
Best of luck to you, Keon. It was fun watching you grow as a player in Sacramento. Enjoy winning and the playoffs.