（原文发布于2月7日，作者是ESPN撰稿人Kevin Pelton，文章内容不代表译者观点。）
交易详情：
亚特兰大老鹰队得到：
- 后卫卡里斯-勒韦尔
- 前锋乔治-尼昂
- 三个次轮选秀权（2027年、2029年、2031年）
- 两个未来的选秀权互换权（2026年、2028年）
克利夫兰骑士队得到：
- 前锋德安德烈-亨特
A级评价：克利夫兰骑士队的补强行动
This week, the focus of most transactions was on veteran teams looking to compete for a championship rather than actual contenders. This marks the first significant mid-season reinforcement for Cleveland this season as they aim to convert their status as Eastern Conference frontrunners into playoff success.
The addition of Hunter is particularly noteworthy given his unique skill set that combines three-point shooting and solid defense—attributes crucial in high-stakes postseason play. Despite having only participated in 16 playoff games thus far, he stands out as an effective one-on-one defender who can also create shots better than other wing players alongside the Cavaliers' four All-Stars.
This season has been pivotal for Hunter; he's averaging 19 points per game—a notable increase from his previous career-high by 3.4 points—and emerging as a more aggressive shooter with a current average of 6.7 three-point attempts at a commendable accuracy rate of 39%. His shift away from long two-pointers towards valuable threes enhances both his scoring efficiency and team's offensive strategy significantly.
Cleveland's Strategic Risk Management:
The Cavaliers made minimal sacrifices regarding draft assets to facilitate this trade while avoiding luxury tax issues this season. The swap rights for future picks are unlikely to yield substantial returns since Atlanta must outperform them over specific seasons, especially considering Utah holds similar rights concerning these selections.
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