Cleveland Cavaliers Trade Deadline History
2020-21 Trade Deadline Activity[-]
Mar 25, 2021
- JaVale McGee and a TPE were acquired by the Denver Nuggets from the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for: Isaiah Hartenstein, a conditional 2023 2nd round pick (DEN own), a 2027 2nd round pick (DEN own) and a TPE.
2019-20 Trade Deadline Activity[-]
Feb 6, 2020
- Andre Drummond was acquired by the Cleveland Cavaliers from the Detroit Pistons in exchange for: John Henson, Brandon Knight, a Least Favorable 2023 2nd round pick and a TPE.
2018-19 Trade Deadline Activity[-]
Feb 7, 2019
- Alec Burks was acquired by the Sacramento Kings in exchange for Iman Shumpert and a Swap 2020 2nd round picks. Marquese Chriss, Brandon Knight, a conditional 2019 1st round pick (HOU own), a 2022 2nd round pick (HOU own) and multiple TPEs were acquired by the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Wade Baldwin IV, Alec Burks, Nik Stauskas, a 2021 2nd round pick (MIL own) and a TPE. Wade Baldwin IV, Iman Shumpert, Nik Stauskas, a Swap 2020 2nd round picks, a 2021 2nd round pick (MIL own) and multiple TPEs were acquired by the Houston Rockets in exchange for Marquese Chriss, Brandon Knight, a conditional 2019 1st round pick (HOU own) and a 2022 2nd round pick (HOU own).
- The Cleveland Cavaliers renounced their free-agent exception rights to Deron Williams.
- The Cleveland Cavaliers renounced their free-agent exception rights to Dahntay Jones.
2017-18 Trade Deadline Activity[-]
Feb 8, 2018
- George Hill, Rodney Hood and the draft rights to Arturas Gudaitis were acquired by the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Jae Crowder, Derrick Rose, Iman Shumpert, the draft rights to Dimitrios Agravanis, a 2020 2nd round pick (MIA own), a Swap 2024 2nd round picks and cash. Jae Crowder, Derrick Rose, a Swap 2024 2nd round picks and multiple TPEs were acquired by the Utah Jazz in exchange for Rodney Hood, Joe Johnson and cash. Joe Johnson, Iman Shumpert, the draft rights to Dimitrios Agravanis, a 2020 2nd round pick (MIA own) and cash were acquired by the Sacramento Kings in exchange for George Hill and the draft rights to Arturas Gudaitis.
- Dwyane Wade was acquired by the Miami Heat from the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for: a conditional 2024 2nd round pick (MIA own) and a TPE.
- Jordan Clarkson and Larry Nance, Jr. were acquired by the Cleveland Cavaliers from the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for: Channing Frye, Isaiah Thomas, a conditional 2018 1st round pick (CLE own) and a TPE.
2015-16 Trade Deadline Activity[-]
Feb 18, 2016
- Channing Frye and a TPE were acquired by the Cleveland Cavaliers from the Orlando Magic in exchange for: Jared Cunningham, a 2020 2nd round pick (CLE own) and a TPE.
- A 2020 2nd round pick (CLE own) and a TPE were acquired by the Cleveland Cavaliers from the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for: Anderson Varejao and a conditional 2018 1st round pick (CLE own).
2013-14 Trade Deadline Activity[-]
Feb 20, 2014
- Spencer Hawes was acquired by the Cleveland Cavaliers from the Philadelphia Sixers in exchange for: Earl Clark, Henry Sims, a 2014 2nd round pick (CLE own) and a 2014 2nd round pick (MEM own).
2011-12 Trade Deadline Activity[-]
Mar 15, 2012
- The Cleveland Cavaliers recalled Christian Eyenga from the Cleveland Charge of the G League.
- Christian Eyenga, Ramon Sessions and a TPE were acquired by the Los Angeles Lakers from the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for: Jason Kapono, Luke Walton, a conditional 2012 1st round pick (LAL own), a Swap 2013 1st round picks and cash.
- The Cleveland Cavaliers renounced their free-agent exception rights to Wally Szczerbiak.
2010-11 Trade Deadline Activity[-]
Feb 24, 2011
- Semih Erden and Luke Harangody were acquired by the Cleveland Cavaliers from the Boston Celtics in exchange for: a 2013 2nd round pick (MIN own) and multiple TPEs.
- Jamario Moon and Mo Williams were acquired by the Los Angeles Clippers from the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for: Baron Davis and a 2011 1st round pick (LAC own).
- Mo Williams voided his ability to terminate his contract early.
- The Cleveland Cavaliers placed the contract of Leon Powe on waivers.
2007-08 Trade Deadline Activity[-]
Feb 21, 2008
- Shannon Brown, Drew Gooden, Larry Hughes, Cedric Simmons and a TPE were acquired by the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Adrian Griffin, Joe Smith, Ben Wallace and a 2009 2nd round pick (CHI own). Adrian Griffin, Donyell Marshall, Ira Newble and multiple TPEs were acquired by the Seattle SuperSonics in exchange for Wally Szczerbiak, Delonte West and a TPE. Joe Smith, Wally Szczerbiak, Ben Wallace, Delonte West, a 2009 2nd round pick (CHI own) and a TPE were acquired by the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Shannon Brown, Drew Gooden, Larry Hughes, Donyell Marshall, Ira Newble and Cedric Simmons.
2005-06 Trade Deadline Activity[-]
Feb 23, 2006
- A conditional 2006 2nd round pick (CLE own) and a TPE were acquired by the Philadelphia Sixers from the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for: Lee Nailon and a 2006 2nd round pick (PHL own).
- The Cleveland Cavaliers terminated the 10 day contract for Stephen Graham.
- Flip Murray was acquired by the Cleveland Cavaliers from the Seattle SuperSonics in exchange for: Mike Wilks, cash and a TPE.
- Stephen Graham, previously with the Cleveland Cavaliers, became a free agent.
2004-05 Trade Deadline Activity[-]
Feb 24, 2005
- Jiri Welsch was acquired by the Cleveland Cavaliers from the Boston Celtics in exchange for: a conditional 2007 1st round pick (CLE own) and a TPE.
2000-01 Trade Deadline Activity[-]
Feb 22, 2001
- Chucky Brown signed a contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
- Chucky Brown, previously with the Cleveland Cavaliers, became a free agent.
1998-99 Trade Deadline Activity[-]
Mar 11, 1999
- Vitaly Potapenko was acquired by the Boston Celtics from the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for: Andrew DeClercq and a 1999 1st round pick (BOS own).
1994-95 Trade Deadline Activity[-]
Feb 23, 1995
- Fred Roberts signed a contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
- Elmer Bennett, previously with the Cleveland Cavaliers, became a free agent.
1987-88 Trade Deadline Activity[-]
Feb 25, 1988
- Larry Nance was acquired by the Cleveland Cavaliers from the Phoenix Suns in a trade.
- Mike Sanders was acquired by the Cleveland Cavaliers from the Phoenix Suns in a trade.
Players Waived[-]
Feb 24, 2011 Leon Powe
Voided Early Termination Options[-]
Feb 24, 2011 Mo Williams
10 Day Contract Terminations[-]
Feb 23, 2006 Stephen Graham
Free Agent Rights Renounced[-]
Feb 7, 2019 Dahntay Jones
Feb 7, 2019 Deron Williams
Signings[-]
Feb 23, 1995 Fred Roberts
Free Agent Rights Renounced[-]
Mar 15, 2012 Wally Szczerbiak
Signings[-]
Feb 22, 2001 Chucky Brown
Draft Rights Acquisitions[-]
Feb 8, 2018 Arturas Gudaitis
G League Assignments[-]
Mar 15, 2012 Christian Eyenga (Recall)
Trade Acquisitions[-]
Mar 25, 2021 Isaiah Hartenstein
Feb 6, 2020 Andre Drummond
Feb 7, 2019 Brandon Knight
Feb 7, 2019 Marquese Chriss
Feb 8, 2018 George Hill
Feb 8, 2018 Jordan Clarkson
Feb 8, 2018 Larry Nance, Jr.
Feb 8, 2018 Rodney Hood
Feb 18, 2016 Channing Frye
Feb 20, 2014 Spencer Hawes
Mar 15, 2012 Jason Kapono
Mar 15, 2012 Luke Walton
Feb 24, 2011 Baron Davis
Feb 24, 2011 Luke Harangody
Feb 24, 2011 Semih Erden
Feb 21, 2008 Ben Wallace
Feb 21, 2008 Delonte West
Feb 21, 2008 Joe Smith
Feb 21, 2008 Wally Szczerbiak
Feb 23, 2006 Flip Murray
Feb 23, 2006 Lee Nailon
Feb 24, 2005 Jiri Welsch
Mar 11, 1999 Andrew DeClercq
Feb 25, 1988 Larry Nance
Feb 25, 1988 Mike Sanders