Overview
- Chicago acquires Dario Saric and two future second-round picks in the swap, with multiple reports indicating the Bulls will waive Jevon Carter to open a roster spot.
- Cleveland is projected to save roughly $50 million in salary and luxury-tax costs this season, with its tax bill reportedly dropping from about $164 million to $120 million and positioning the team to get under the second apron next year.
- Keon Ellis, on an expiring $2.3 million deal, becomes extension-eligible on Feb. 9 for up to three years and $52 million, and Cleveland can re-sign him despite apron constraints, per cap analysis.
- Sacramento takes on the final two years of Hunter’s contract at approximately $23.3 million and $24.9 million and gains flexibility that could include converting two-way center Dylan Cardwell to a standard deal.
- The Cavaliers add ballhandling and perimeter defense as Darius Garland works back from injury, and the move removes Hunter and Ellis from the market after reports had linked both to the Lakers.