Cavs sends Korver to Jazz for Burks, 2 choices, says source

Cavs sends Korver to Jazz for Burks, 2 choices, says source

Tom Withers (Associated Press) – November 29, 2018 – 1:19 pm

CLEVELAND – Kyle Korver gets another shot with a competitor.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to exchange Korver, one of the best outside shooters in NBA history, against Utah Jazz, the Associated Press reported on Wednesday to a person aware of the outcome of this transaction.

In exchange for Korver, the Cavs will receive goalkeeper Alec Burks – and his contract expiring – as well as two future second-round picks, according to the person who requested anonymity as the exchange must be approved by the NBA . Trade may not become official until Thursday.

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For Korver, Cleveland will get the selection of the second round of Utah for 2020 as well as that of the second round of Washington for 2021. The Cavs also receive an asset in the expiring Burks contract, worth 11.2 millions of dollars, which they could possibly use in another transaction.

"I was surprised," said jazz star Donovan Mitchell, about the agreement reached shortly before Utah's 101-91 victory in Brooklyn. "AB, it's my guy – he's really a funny guy.He still keeps a positive mood.I wish him the best in Cleveland.I'm delighted to work with Kyle.I have always been admired his filming. "

ESPN reported for the first time that the Korver sniper was in motion.

The Cavs are only 4-14 in their first season since LeBron James left again. They started this season thinking they could qualify for the playoffs, while developing young players, but after a coaching change and a series of injuries, Cleveland's priorities changed and the team decided it was time for the Korver boat to be somewhere else.

Korver was one of the most coveted players on the market, and the Cavs are looking for him with forward JR Smith, who agreed to retire from the team after being unhappy with his diminished role this season.

Korver, 37, returned to Utah, where he played from 2007 to 2010. At 10-12, the Jazz was a disappointment until now. Utah played in the 29th NBA game on Wednesday with 3 points, or 31.9%. But Korver's lineup should open the floor to Mitchell and others.

"I mean we're not a terrible 3-point shooting team, I think the guys are just missing shots," said Jazz forward Derrick Favors. "They miss the shots that they normally achieve, so I think we can really improve that, I think Kyle Korver can help, but overall I do not think we're a bad team." shoot."

Korver has achieved 2238 career goals, making it the fourth record in the history of the NBA and the best among current players.

Burks, 27, has been injured in recent years. He averages 8.4 points and 15.8 minutes this season.

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