Rajon Rondo trade grades: Lakers clear roster spot; Cavs replace Ricky Rubio; Knicks make it three-team deal

Article Summary:
In need of another point guard – in particular, a veteran to help with their young roster – the Cavaliers have made a deal with the Los Angeles Lakers to acquire Rajon Rondo, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Cavaliers don’t have too many options in the middle of the season, and Rondo will at least bring some similar qualities.
As for the Lakers, it’s not surprising that they moved Rondo. The Lakers got those savings by trading a player in Rondo who had fallen out of the rotation before COVID forced their hand.
