Bucks acquire Dellavedova in sign-and-trade deal with Cavaliers
The Milwaukee Bucks have acquired guard Matthew Dellavedova in a sign-and-trade deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Bucks sent the draft rights of Albert Miralles to the Cavaliers as part of the deal, while Milwaukee will also receive cash considerations. The Cavaliers had extended Dellavedova a qualifying offer, making him a restricted free agent.
The Bucks signed Dellavedova for a reported four years and $38.4 million. Cleveland opted not to match the offer.
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— Matthew Dellavedova (@matthewdelly) July 7, 2016
The 25-year-old played the last three seasons for the Cavaliers, appearing in the past two NBA Finals and winning a championship with them last month. He averaged career highs in points (7.5), assists (4.4), rebounds (2.1), 3-point shooting percentage (.410) and free-throw percentage (.864) this past season, appearing in 76 games (14 starts) and averaging 24.6 minutes per contest.
In 2015, with Kyrie Irving injured, Dellavedova started seven games during the playoffs and averaged 7.2 points, 2.7 assists and 2.1 rebounds over 20 games. He appeared in all 20 playoff games for the Cavaliers their championship run, averaging 3.9 points in 12.1 minutes per game.
Dellavedova played for Saint Mary's College from 2009-13 and signed with the Cavaliers in August 2013 after going undrafted. The 6-foot-4 native of Australia appeared in 72 games as a rookie and 67 in his second season.
