Cavs trade No. 29 pick in 2026 NBA Draft to Sacramento Kings
The Cleveland Cavaliers reshaped their 2026 NBA Draft presence through a trade with the Sacramento Kings and the selection of Arkansas guard Meleek Thomas.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers traded their No. 29 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft to the Sacramento Kings. Following this move, the Cavaliers selected Arkansas guard Meleek Thomas with the No. 34 pick in the second round.
Coverage from Cleveland.com and the Akron Beacon Journal highlights the team's draft activity and the acquisition of Thomas. Yahoo Sports has provided analysis and stats regarding the selection, while the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported on the draft status of Arkansas stars Meleek Thomas and Trevon Brazile.
Future developments center on the integration of Meleek Thomas into the Cavaliers roster and the subsequent moves of the Sacramento Kings following their acquisition of the No. 29 pick.
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Quick answers
Who did the Cavaliers select in the second round?
The Cavaliers selected Arkansas guard Meleek Thomas with the No. 34 pick.
Which team received the No. 29 pick from Cleveland?
The Sacramento Kings received the No. 29 pick.
What happened to Trevon Brazile in the draft?
According to the Arkansas Razorbacks, Trevon Brazile was drafted by the Denver Nuggets.
Coverage (15)
- Round 2, Pick 60: Bucks select Malique Lewis The New York Times · 1d ago
- Bucks trade into second round, draft Malique Lewis at No. 60 WLUK · 1d ago
- Cavs select Meleek Thomas in NBA Draft: ‘We were excited that he was available in the second round’ Fear The Sword · 1d ago
- NBA Draft Grade for Cavaliers No. 34 Pick Meleek Thomas Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Cavs rumors: Cleveland lands player at No. 34 they would have drafted in Round 1 Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- NBA Draft: Cavs acquire Arkansas guard in second round FOX 8 News · 1d ago
- Arkansas basketball's Meleek Thomas, Trevon Brazile selected in NBA Draft second round Whole Hog Sports · 1d ago
- Cavs’ 2026 NBA Draft pick hints at a brewing position battle Cleveland.com · 1d ago
- Thomas and Brazile Answer NBA Draft Call in Back-to-Back Picks Arkansas Razorbacks · 1d ago
- Arkansas basketball stars Meleek Thomas, Trevon Brazile selected in NBA Draft second round Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · 1d ago
- Cavs draft rumors, live updates. Cavaliers pick Meleek Thomas in Round 2 Akron Beacon Journal · 1d ago
- WATCH: Trevon Brazile Drafted by the Denver Nuggets Arkansas Razorbacks · 1d ago
- Meleek Thomas to Cavaliers in NBA draft: Instant grade, analysis, stats Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Cavs select Arkansas guard Meleek Thomas with No. 34 pick in 2026 NBA Draft Cleveland.com · 1d ago
- Cavs trade No. 29 pick in 2026 NBA Draft to Sacramento Kings Cleveland.com · 1d ago
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