{"id":372797,"date":"2026-06-24T09:20:18","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T09:20:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/372797\/"},"modified":"2026-06-24T09:20:18","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T09:20:18","slug":"trade-cleveland-cavaliers-and-sacramento-kings-make-a-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/372797\/","title":{"rendered":"TRADE: Cleveland Cavaliers And Sacramento Kings Make A Deal"},"content":{"rendered":"

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CLEVELAND, OHIO – OCTOBER 02: General manager Koby Altman of the Cleveland Cavaliers is interviewed during media day at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on October 02, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

On Tuesday night, the NBA<\/a> Draft is taking place at Barclays Center in New York.<\/p>\n

Towards the end of the night, ESPN\u2019s Shams Charania reported the news that the Cleveland Cavaliers<\/a> and Sacramento Kings<\/a> had made a deal.<\/p>\n

Charania wrote:<\/a> \u201cSources: Cleveland is trading No. 29 to Sacramento for No. 34 and a future second-rounder. The Kings are interested in UConn\u2019s Alex Karaban<\/a> at 29.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sources: Cleveland is trading No. 29 to Sacramento for No. 34 and a future second-rounder. The Kings are interested in UConn\u2019s Alex Karaban at 29.<\/p>\n

Looking At Karaban\"\"\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

GettyAlex Karaban #11 of the UConn Huskies shoots the ball against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half of a game in the National Championship of the 2026 NCAA Men\u2019s Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 06, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana.<\/p>\n

Karaban played all four seasons of his college basketball career at UConn.<\/p>\n

The two-time NCAA Champion finished last season with averages<\/a> of 13.2 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.4 assists per contest while shooting 46.4% from the field and 37.4% from three-point range in 40 games.<\/p>\n

Social Media Reacts\"\"\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

GettyAlex Karaban #11 of the UConn Huskies reacts after defeating the Illinois Fighting Illini in the Final Four of the 2026 NCAA Men\u2019s Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 04, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what people were saying about the trade:<\/p>\n

James Ham:<\/a> \u201cLeague source confirms that the Sacramento Kings have traded the 34th pick and a future second round pick for the No. 29 pick where they will select Alex Karaban. Karaban stood out in his visit with the Kings with his shooting and positive approach. Kings got a glue guy.\u201d<\/p>\n

@TorresOnUConn:<\/a> \u201cAlex Karaban is OFF THE BOARD AT NO. 29 AND HEADED TO THE SACRAMENTO KINGS!!! Could not be happier for AK, who pushes himself into the first round \u2013 and a spot where he\u2019ll get PLENTY of playing time \ud83d\ude24\ud83d\ude24\u201d<\/p>\n

@JackMac:<\/a> \u201cEveryone told Karaban to get a job for the past 2 years. Was the most stale joke in college basketball. Ends up as a 1st round pick. Apologize to him. Now.\u201d<\/p>\n

Brian Geltzeiler:<\/a> \u201cAlso really like what Sacramento did tonight. Got two guys who showed they can be major contributors in college in Acuff and Karaban but in different ways. Karaban was an elite role player with great tournament success and Acuff showed in one year that he can be a dominant offensive lead guard\u201d<\/p>\n

Bobby Marks:<\/a> \u201cPick 29 has a $3M value in year 1 Second rd pick $1.35M\u201d<\/p>\n

Looking At The Cavs\"\"\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

GettyJames Harden #1 and head coach Kenny Atkinson of the Cleveland Cavaliers speak during the second quarter against the Detroit Pistons<\/a> in Game Seven of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena on May 17, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan.<\/p>\n

The Cavs are coming off a season where they were the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 52-30 record.<\/p>\n

They lost to the New York Knicks<\/a> in the Eastern Conference finals.<\/p>\n

Looking At The Kings\"\"\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

GettyHead coach Doug Christie of the Sacramento Kings walks the side of the court during their game against the New Orleans Pelicans<\/a> during the first half at Golden 1 Center on March 05, 2026 in Sacramento, California.<\/p>\n

The Kings are coming off another tough year where they missed the NBA playoffs.<\/p>\n

They were the 14th seed in the Western Conference with a 22-60 record.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tBen Stinar<\/a> Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0
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\nHe has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n

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