Cavs Acquire Miller, Waive Travers to Finalize Ellis Trade with Bulls
The recent trade involving the Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls, and Sacramento Kings has brought significant changes to each team’s roster. The Cavaliers have acquired Emanuel Miller from the Bulls as part of a multi-player deal. Additionally, they will waive Luke Travers to finalize this acquisition.
Cavs Acquire Miller and Finalize Ellis Trade
According to reports from various sources, including Julia Poe from The Chicago Tribune, the trade is essential for all teams involved. The full details of the trade include:
- Cleveland Cavaliers Receive:
- Keon Ellis
- Dennis Schröder (from Kings)
- Emanuel Miller (from Bulls)
- Chicago Bulls Receive:
- Dario Saric (from Kings)
- Two second-round picks:
- 2027 second-rounder from Cleveland via Denver
- 2029 least favorable pick from Sacramento
- Sacramento Kings Receive:
- De’Andre Hunter (from Cavaliers)
Player Profiles
Emanuel Miller, a forward in his second NBA season, has seen limited action, with only five appearances this season. He averages 3.0 points in 6.6 minutes. However, he has excelled in the G League, playing with the Windy City Bulls. There, he averages a notable 17.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.2 assists across 21 games.
Luke Travers will be waived by the Cavaliers following the trade. In his second season, he played 12 games, averaging 2.3 points and 2.0 rebounds. His performance in the NBAGL with the Cleveland Charge was more impressive, posting 17.1 points and 9.0 rebounds per game, although his shooting efficiency was below par.
Impact on Team Roster
With this trade, the Cavaliers are expected to have a full standard roster, which influences their ability to promote players from their two-way contracts. Nae’Qwan Tomlin, another second-year forward, is currently active but can only participate in four more games unless further roster adjustments are made.
As the trade progresses, each team will need to manage their rosters effectively as they head towards the latter part of the season. The strategic moves by the Cavaliers, Bulls, and Kings illustrate the ongoing evolution of team compositions in the NBA.
