We have another deal on Thursday as the NBA trade deadline approaches, and this one may seem relatively minor on paper, but it’s a big deal for one of the Western Conference contenders.
JaVale McGee is going back to Denver, where he spent three-plus seasons after he was dealt to the Nuggets in 2012 in the Nene/Nick Young/Brian Cook three-team swap. The Cleveland Cavaliers are getting a young player and some draft picks, which is a good thing for a rebuilding squad.
We’ll get to that as we deliver another set of trade grades for this swap. Let’s break it all down for you below: