The Cleveland Cavaliers traded for De'Andre Hunter at last year's Trade Deadline. It was a move that hasn't paid off for the Cavaliers yet -- but that allowed the Atlanta Hawks to level up this offseason and become a contender in the Eastern Conference.
The Cavaliers made a good value trade in February to bring aboard the former No. 4 pick. Caris LeVert was a beloved member of the team but his skillset was redundant with Cleveland's best players. Georges Niang was likewise loved and a great culture setter, but his lack of defense and athleticism was going to excise him from the playoff rotation.