The Cleveland Cavaliers are finalizing a deal with the Los Angeles Clippers to acquire Sam Dekker, according to ESPN.
Cleveland is finalizing a trade to acquire Los Angeles Clippers forward Sam Dekker, league sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 5, 2018
The two sides are working out the parameters of the exchange, which could include cash or future considerations, sources said. The Clippers will not be receiving a player from the Cavaliers, as the trade was made to reach the required 15-man roster by the beginning of the season while saving 2.8 million dollars.
Sides are still working through parameters, but it’s essentially Clippers clearing a roster spot and a chance for Dekker to get a better opportunity for minutes with Cavs. https://t.co/aIYRLW2rAo
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 5, 2018
Sam Dekker seems ecstatic for the opportunity to play with his friend Larry Nance Jr in Cleveland this upcoming season.
https://twitter.com/dekker/status/1026200707320360960
Larry Nance welcomed Dekker to the roster after the news broke and looks forward to play with him this upcoming season as well.
Welcome to The Land my guy!! Better be ready to get out on the wing and run ?? @dekker
— Larry Nance Jr (@Larrydn22) August 5, 2018
Dekker spent his first two seasons with the Rockets before being traded to the Clippers before last season as part of the blockbuster deal last off-season that sent Chris Paul to Houston.
Dekker averaged 4.2 points and 2.4 rebounds in 12.1 minutes per game last season. He will look to contribute to the Cleveland Cavaliers as they are looking to add depth to their roster after losing LeBron James in free agency.
