New York Knicks Receive: F Cedi Osman

Cleveland Cavaliers Receive: G Kemba Walker

This is a straightforward swap between the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers.

Both teams are filling a potential need, as Cleveland bolsters this backcourt with Walker and the Knicks add a true wing player in Cedi Osman.

The Knicks would manage to move on from Walker’s $9.2 million expiring salary, which has become a need given he spent a lot of time out of the team’s rotation this season.

Osman is signed through the 2023-24 season, but his $6.7 million salary in the final year is non-guaranteed. The Knicks would be able to get out of his deal after next season if they desire.

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With Rajon Rondo’s contract expiring this offseason, the Cavaliers use Walker as a stopgap bench option behind Darius Garland by making this deal.

How does this deal impact both teams? Let’s take a look at it from each of their perspectives, starting with the New York Knicks.