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Cavs acquire Matthew Dellavedova in trade involving George Hill, Sam Dekker

Cavs acquire Matthew Dellavedova in trade involving George Hill, Sam Dekker
Posted at 6:20 PM, Dec 07, 2018
and last updated 2018-12-07 22:25:00-05

A fan favorite from the Cavaliers 2016 NBA Championship team is making his return to Cleveland. 

The Cavaliers have acquired Matthew Dellavedova from the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for guards George Hill and Sam Dekker as part of a three-team trade.

In addition to Dellavedova, Cleveland will receive John Henson from Milwaukee and a 2021 first and second-round pick. The Cavs will also receive a 2022 second-round pick from the Washington Wizards.

The Cavaliers will send Hill and a 2021 second-round pick (Washington’s via Utah) to the Bucks.

The Cavs are sending Dekker to the Wizards. In addition, Milwaukee will also receive forward Jason Smith from Washington.

Dellavedova will wear the number 18 for the Cavs this time around while Henson will wear number 31.