Blockbuster Deal! The Cavaliers sent golden boy Rubio and draft picks in exchange for Pacers player LeVert

According to multiple sources, the Cavaliers traded guard Ricky Rubio, one lotto-protected 2022 first-round pick, one 2022 second-round pick from the Rockets and one 2027 second-round pick from the Jazz to the Pacers, with guard Caris Le Vere and one 2022 second-round pick from the Heat.

Rubio suffered a cruciate ligament tear last December and has been reimbursed this season. His contract will expire at the end of the season.

The Cavaliers have lost two home-and-backs, Sexton and Rubio, this season, and despite Garland's excellent performance, they have also recently entered the injury list, and The arrival of LeVert has enhanced the firepower of the backcourt. The Cavaliers are currently in fifth place this season. There is great hope that James will make his first playoff debut after his departure, which is why the Cavaliers are so the deal, and For this deal, LeVert himself said he was excited about the opportunity to play for a championship team.

The Pacers have previously said the team will rebuild, Sabonis, Turner and LeVert are all placed in the transfer market, through the trade with the Cavaliers to get the first-round draft picks, Rubio's $17.8 million annual salary contract expires, will further free up salary space.

So far in the regular season, Rubio has averaged 28.5 minutes per game, 13.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, 6.6 assists and 1.4 steals; LeVert averaged 31.1 minutes per game, 18.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 0.9 steals.