The Cleveland Cavaliers have secured forward DeAndre Hunter from the Atlanta Hawks in a significant trade that includes Caris LeVert and Georges Niang, alongside three second-round picks and two swaps, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. At 27 years old, Hunter is enjoying a breakout season, averaging 19 points, 6.7 three-point attempts, and a 39.3 shooting percentage from beyond the arc, marking him as a vital addition to the Cavs as they lead the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, LeVert has been delivering solid performances for Cleveland, averaging 10.2 points and shooting 40.5% from three as he transitions to a different role. Hunter’s versatility as a 6-foot-8 forward will provide the necessary size the Cavaliers were seeking, while he has already made a name for himself as a key scorer off the bench, boasting the league’s highest points per game average in that role. As the Hawks move forward with rebuilding plans after struggling recently, this trade sets the stage for Hunter to contribute to the Cavs' championship aspirations alongside stars like Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland.
