We officially have a blockbuster trade between the two best teams in the Eastern Conference.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to a deal sending Kyrie Irving to the Celtics in exchange for Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic and Brooklyn’s 2018 first round pick, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical.
Cleveland and Boston have agreement on deal to send Kyrie Irving to the Celtics for Isaiah Thomas package to Cavs, sources tell The Vertical
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 22, 2017
Celtics are sending Thomas, Crowder, Ante Zizic and Brooklyn’s 2018 first-round pick for Kyrie Irving, league sources tell The Vertical. https://t.co/gdaT9UjVGl
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 22, 2017
The two teams faced off in the Eastern Conference Finals last year, and will interestingly face off on opening night this season. The swap of All-Star point guards was facilitated by Irving, who reportedly told Cavs management last month that he wished to be traded out of Cleveland with the desire to be the focal point of his own team. Irving will join a retooled Celtics roster, that also includes newcomers Gordon Heyward and Marcus Morris.
Thomas, a two-time All-Star, is coming off his best season for Boston, averaging 28.9 points and 5.9 assists. Irving averaged 25.2 points and 5.8 assists for the Cavs
