One team adds a steady wing defender while the other gambles on a potential comeback story.

✅ Trade Breakdown:

• Chicago Bulls receive: Isaac Okoro

• Cleveland Cavaliers receive: Lonzo Ball

✅ Player Stats & Contracts

Isaac Okoro : 6.1 PPG, 2.4 RPG, 37.1% 3PT (*55 games*) | 2 yrs, $22.8M remaining

Lonzo Ball : 7.6 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 3.3 APG, 36.6% FG (*35 games*) | 2 yrs, ~$20M remaining

✅ Final Grading

🐂 CHICAGO BULLS - Final Grade: C

Rationale: They move off an injury-prone guard and receive a healthy, 24 year old 3&D wing in Okoro, who shot 37% from three and played solid defense in 55 games. While not a star, he fills a rotation need and has more on-court reliability than Lonzo Ball at this point.

⚔️ CLEVELAND CAVALIERS - Final Grade: C+

Rationale: Lonzo Ball only played 35 games with modest efficiency (8 PPG, 37% FG). His injury risk remains high, and Okoro was a dependable, improving two-way contributor. The Cavaliers are betting on upside, but the trade sacrifices consistency for hope. In my opinion, C+ as a rating is fair because the contract is reasonable and the fit could work if Lonzo Ball stays healthy, though that’s a big if.

✅ Summary

This trade gives the Chicago Bulls a dependable, defense-first wing in exchange for an injury-risk guard with limited availability in recent years. For the Cleveland Cavaliers, it’s a calculated gamble on potential upside if Lonzo Ball regains form, though they sacrifice stability in the process. Overall, Chicago gains immediate value, while Cleveland bets on long-term reward.