The Cavaliers and the Jazz struck a deal on Wednesday, agreeing to a trade that will send Kyle Korver to Utah in exchange for Alec Burks and a pair of second-round picks. The move isn’t technically official yet, but Korver has already weighed in on it, speaking to Joe Vardon of The Athletic about his impending return to the Jazz.
“I’m thankful that (Cavaliers GM) Koby (Altman) and management were upfront and mindful of my family through this process and are sending us to a great city and organization,” Korver said. “We have lots of friendships there, which will soften the landing.”
As Vardon notes, the Cavaliers aren’t in a particularly good spot by now, and the organization’s image figures to take a hit this season as the losses pile up. However, players inside and outside of the organization will take notice that Cleveland kept Korver in the loop as they explored the trade market, ultimately moving him to a place where he and his family can be comfortable.
Here’s more on the swap between the Cavaliers and Jazz:
- Although Cavaliers players recognize the team’s situation this season and will appreciate that the franchise sent Korver to a favorable destination, multiple players are a little upset by the trade, according to Vardon. Those players still want to win, and know that the Cavs’ outside shooting will take a big hit with Korver gone. Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com has a handful of quotes from Cavs players reacting to the deal.
- In the view of Jordan Greer of The Sporting News, the Korver swap is a win-win for the Cavaliers, who received an A- grade from Greer, and the Jazz, who got a B+.
- Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com hears that the Cavaliers weren’t confident that Sixers guard Markelle Fultz would have been a strong enough return for Korver, since his shooting issues and possible shoulder problems made it difficult his true value.
- Tony Jones of The Athletic and Eric Woodyard of The Deseret News explored the impact of the Korver deal from the Jazz‘s side.
Honestly Alec Burks might give you more production. Given his age plus the picks its a good haul for a 35 year old Korver.
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J.R. next, George Hill this summer, Kevin Love maybe, Rodney Hood gone. Gilbert compares Colin Sexton to Kyrie. Hang in there Colin. Colin and Williamson or Barrett is a good place to start over. Gilbert said he wouldn’t trade for a star (Kemba) unless LeBron committed to the Cavs. Good move. He saved himself a ton of money getting Colin over Kemba.
I bet Hill gets moved before the trade deadline with ol Jr. but I agree with everything else you said.
If Cavs traded for Kemba, they could trade him for some long term assets again when LeBron is gone.
The Cavs would have gotten Kemba on draft day for Sexton and whatever. Gilbert was going to trade for Kemba only if LeBron said he would stay, otherwise he was going to draft Sexton to be the Cavs future. Gilbert saw Sexton in person twice. All LeBron had to do was say he would stay if they got Kemba. That’s LeBron’s fault not Gilberts.
Earlier in this thread @Ptn said it was a “good move” for the Cavs to keep the pick and not go for Walker. Now in this last post, it’s all “Lebron’s fault”.
Sounds like someone (Ptn) should think Lebron did the Cavs a favor, if his own reasoning has any meaning.
In reality, Gilbert turned down a chance at the 2018 NBA title by prioritizing his little standoff with Lebron. Having Walker now could have returned a highish 1st for a year later, if that was the goal.
Cavs were winning games 1&2 away with the pick in hand rather than Walker. The 2018 NBA title, THAT’s a goal.
I’m so surprised you feel that way. Like JeBron told them not to trade Kyrie. Altman asked LeBron if he would stay. Just like on Kemba he said no. Gilbert has a right to run his ship!!!! LeBron didn’t own the Cavs!!! Try reading ESPN’s “Magic is keeping an eye on LeBron’s usage rate. He doesn’t want a repeat of the Cavs model.” I know you won’t. Brian Windhorst says LeBron is ignoring Luke Walton’s play calls. I’m shocked.
It’s not hard to figure what I was saying. You have difficulty interpreting things. You don’t run the Cavs. LeBron was gone, that’s why Gilbert refused to trade for Kemba. That is not Gilberts fault. He has the right to run his organization how he sees fit regardless of what “anyone” thinks. The financial decisions are his and his alone. He doesn’t listen to moron fans for advice.
Dan Gilbert isn’t worth $6.5 billion from being stupid. He didn’t inherit his money either. As for everybody that thinks they can run the Cavs better than he does, I’d imagine he’d say when you get enough money to buy the Cavs, you can run it how you want. He’ll get input from NBA executives and maybe his family. He sits in a suite so he doesn’t get bothered by the guys on the street. For Kemba, it was a good move. The reason Dan Gilbert didn’t trade for Kemba was LeBron’s fault. He would have gotten Kemba for 1 year for a chance at a title with LeBron. LeBron said this year that last years team was the worst he went to the Finals with. LeBron knew he was gone. Like any other owner/GM would have done, Gilbert took Sexton for 5 years on a rookie contract over Kemba for 1 year at a lot more. Gilbert is in the business to make money.
Once Love is back, he’ll be the main focal point, which will be more of a showcase for teams to acquire him by Feb. (If he’s back by then), otherwise he may be traded for a lot less.
Hill will be next to go…. possibly Pheonix?
JR will be like Melo, just being hung onto for a while until someone swaps for a latw draft pick and a crap contract.
Hood…. needs to go too. Half the player he was 12 months ago
Why would Phoenix trade for Hill?
Hill has 1M guaranteed next year, hes going in a salary dump situation.