One year after the Cleveland Cavaliers used the first overall pick to select Anthony Bennett, they have traded him to the Minnesota Timberwolves as part of a blockbuster deal for Kevin Love.
Brian Windhorst of ESPN confirmed the deal is now official after being expected for the past couple weeks. Here are the complete details of the agreement:
The Timberwolves confirm the deal and provide reaction from head coach Flip Saunders:
Yahoo Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski reports JJ Barea was not involved:
Bennett endured a rookie season that fell well short of expectations. He appeared in 52 games, starting none, while averaging just four points and three rebounds per contest. Poor shooting was a major factor in those struggles as he shot less than 36 percent from the field and 25 percent from three.
While one season isn't enough to make any final judgments, the lack of production definitely raised concerns about his long-term outlook. He certainly didn't look ready to make an impact for a championship contender, which the Cavs became following the return of LeBron James.
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