June 30, 2011 – The Hoop Doctors
In all likelihood, this will be the final deal before the looming lockout takes effect. Looks live the Cavs are giving the frontcourt keys to Tristan Thompson already.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have traded power forward J.J. Hickson to the Sacramento Kings for swingman Omri Casspi and Sacramento’s protected first-round pick in the 2012 NBA draft.
The teams apparently sought to complete the deal Thursday before midnight to ensure its completion, with a lockout widely expected at 12:01 a.m. ET Friday, barring unforeseen progress in labor talks between the league and the NBA Players Association.
Read more about this deal at ESPN.com.
