Ball offers what the Cavs’ small backcourt desperately needs—a defensive stopper who can create for others and knock down shots when opponents focus on Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland

The Cleveland Cavaliers are trading for Chicago's Lonzo Ball, a move which brings another point guard to one of the best rosters in the Eastern Conference. Giving up Isaac Okoro for Ball is a major win for the franchise, according to the immediate reaction. Questions arise about the Bulls ' side of the deal.

Cavaliers president of basketball operations Koby Altman is not standing pat this offseason. The Cavs struck an agreement June 28 to trade small forward Isaac Okoro to the Chicago Bulls for point guard Lonzo Ball,