The Cleveland Cavaliers traded former Gator Mike Miller to the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday for a trade exception.
The Cavaliers had been looking to trade the $10.5-million expiring contract of Brendan Haywood for a trade exception before his deal became guaranteed on Aug. 1, and they found a willing taker in the Trailblazers.
Portland also received two second-round draft picks in 2019 and 2020 along with Miller and Haywood for creating the exception. Miller is expected to negotiate a buyout and is free to sign with another NBA franchise.
The trade sending David Lee to the Boston Celtics was finalized Monday, allowing the former first round NBA draft pick a chance to return to a starting rotation.