Former Kentucky point guard Rajon Rondo is reportedly headed to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Rondo has played sparingly for the struggling Los Angeles Lakers this season. In 18 games, he is averaging 3.1 points and 3.7 assists per game.
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ESPN Sources: The Cavaliers have agreed to trade Denzel Valentine to the Lakers to acquire Rajon Rondo. The Lakers are expected to waive Valentine’s partially-guaranteed deal and create an open roster spot.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) December 31, 2021
The Cavaliers are looking to replace Ricky Rubio, who is out of the remainder of the season with a knee injury.
With the team currently relying on veteran Kevin Pangos, who is earning starting minutes on a 10-day contract, Rondo will likely have the opportunity to play significant minutes with his new team.
UPDATE: The trade is now a three-team deal and it’s official:
Knicks are acquiring Denzel Valentine in a three-way deal with Lakers and Cavs for $1.1M, two draft-rights players for the draft rights to Louis Labeyrie, sources tell ESPN. Knicks will make a decision today on keeping Valentine or providing him opportunity to sign elsewhere.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 3, 2022
