Cavs trade first-round pick Alex Karaban to Kings in NBA Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 3:26 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
The Cleveland Cavaliers traded their first-round pick, Alex Karaban, during the 2026 NBA Draft. They sent the No. 29 overall pick to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for the No. 34 pick and a future second-round selection. This trade occurs as the Cavaliers continue to seek flexibility while operating under the NBA's second apron. The Kings used the 29th pick to select Karaban from UConn, adding him to their roster.
- •Cleveland Cavs traded Alex Karaban to Sacramento Kings.
- •Cavs received No. 34 pick and a future second-rounder.
- •Kings selected Karaban with the 29th overall pick.
- •Cavs maneuver assets while in the NBA's second apron.
- •Trade comes amid significant league moves, including Giannis Antetokounmpo's transfer.
- 3:39 AMYahoo Sports — The Cleveland Cavaliers wisely traded the 29th pick (Alex Karaban) to the Sacramento Kings
- 3:26 AMYahoo Sports — Why did Cavs trade first-round pick Alex Karaban? We break it down here
"The Cleveland Cavaliers were on the clock for the 29th overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft. With that pick, Alex Karaban from the University of Connecticut was selected. Karaban, a 6'8 forward, was a major contributor for UConn for the last four seasons and was a key piece in their back-to-back National Championships in 2023 and 2024.
"The Cleveland Cavaliers traded first-round pick Alex Karaban in the 2026 NBA Draft. Here's why and here's what they got in return.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 3:39 AMThe Cleveland Cavaliers wisely traded the 29th pick (Alex Karaban) to the Sacramento Kings
The Cleveland Cavaliers were on the clock for the 29th overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft. With that pick, Alex Karaban from the University of Connecticut was selected. Karaban, a 6'8 forward, was a major contributor for UConn for the last four seasons and was a key piece in their back-to-back National Championships in 2023 and 2024.
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 3:26 AMWhy did Cavs trade first-round pick Alex Karaban? We break it down here
The Cleveland Cavaliers traded first-round pick Alex Karaban in the 2026 NBA Draft. Here's why and here's what they got in return.
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