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AP source: Cavaliers trading Isaiah Thomas to Lakers

08 of February 2018

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Isaiah Thomas (3) drives to the basket in front of Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton (2), right, during the first half of NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack),Cleveland Cavaliers guard Isaiah Thomas (3) drives to the basket in front of Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton (2), right, during the first half of NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

A person familiar with the trade tells The Associated Press that the Cavaliers are dealing guard Isaiah Thomas to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Cavs are sending Thomas, forward Channing Frye and a first-round pick to the Lakers for Jordan Clarkson and Larry Nance Jr. Thomas has not been a good fit with Cleveland, which acquired him last summer in a trade form Boston.

CLEVELAND (AP) — A person familiar with direct knowledge of the trade says the Cleveland Cavaliers are dealing guard Isaiah Thomas to the Los Angeles Lakers.

The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday because the teams need NBA approval before the trade can be completed.

Thomas has not been a good fit with Cleveland while coming back from a hip injury and is leaving after playing just 15 games.

The person adds that Cleveland is also sending forward Channing Frye and one of their two first-round draft picks to the Lakers for point guard Jordan Clarkson and forward Larry Nance Jr. The Cavs will keep the other first-round pick in the trade that sent Kyrie Irving to Boston last summer for Thomas.

ESPN was first to report the deal.

Following the Cavs’ dramatic win over Minnesota on Wednesday night, Thomas said he liked it in Cleveland and was hoping he wouldn’t be traded again.

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