Cleveland Cavaliers in advanced talks to acquire Lakers guard Rajon Rondo

31/12/202107:04

The Cavaliers could include a minimum-contract player in the deal with Los Angeles

The Cleveland Cavaliers are in advanced talks to acquire Lakers guard Rajon Rondo.

The Cavaliers could include a minimum-contract player in the deal with Los Angeles, or waive a player and complete the trade using a second-round pick or cash.

The Cavaliers also have a trade exception that can absorb Rondo’s $2.6 million salary.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are in serious talks on a deal to acquire Lakers guard Rajon Rondo, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. In wake of Ricky Rubio’s season-ending ACL injury, Cleveland has need for backcourt help and is working on the potential move.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December 30, 2021

The Cleveland Cavaliers are nearing a trade to acquire Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo — and an agreement is expected to be reached as soon as Friday, sources tell ESPN. Rondo would be able to join Cleveland as soon as he clears Covid protocols.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) December 30, 2021

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