Trade Talks Heat Up; Atlanta Hawks and Cleveland Cavaliers Eye De'Andre Hunter Deal

2025-03-01

The Atlanta Hawks and Cleveland Cavaliers are actively engaged in trade discussions centered around De’Andre Hunter as the NBA trade deadline approaches. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, both teams are working to structure a deal that keeps them under the luxury tax threshold. Hunter, who is averaging a career-high 19.0 points per game this season while shooting 39.3% from three, has been a key contributor for the Hawks. His contract, which pays him $21.6 million this season, extends through the 2026-27 season, making him a valuable asset.

One proposed trade scenario involves a three-team deal with the Utah Jazz. In this hypothetical trade, the Hawks would receive Caris LeVert, Jaylon Tyson, and a 2031 first-round pick swap from Cleveland. The Cavaliers would acquire Hunter and Svi Mykhailiuk, while the Jazz would receive Georges Niang and multiple second-round picks. The trade would allow Cleveland to bolster its roster with a versatile wing in Hunter, who could help the team in its pursuit of a championship. Meanwhile, Atlanta would gain a young prospect in Tyson and future draft assets, though some analysts view the deal as more of a salary dump than a significant upgrade.

The Cavaliers, currently the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, see Hunter as a potential difference-maker in their quest to compete with top teams like the Boston Celtics. However, concerns remain about Hunter’s injury history and whether the Hawks are getting fair value in return. The deal remains speculative, but with the trade deadline looming, both teams are working to finalize a potential agreement.

New Blockbuster Three Team Trade Proposal Sends De'Andre Hunter to Cleveland, Hawks Land Promising Young Guard

The NBA Trade Deadline is less than three hours away and there seems to be a potential deal heating up between the Atlanta Hawks and the Cleveland Cav

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