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According to sources, an agreement is expected to be completed as soon as Friday, when the Cleveland and Los Angeles Lakers are scheduled to meet.
The sides are working out terms on a deal, but the Cavaliers need to create a roster spot to make room for him. A minimum-contract player could be included in the deal with Los Angeles, or the team could use a second-round pick or cash to complete the trade.
The trade exception can absorb the $2.6 million salary of Rajon Rondo.
The Lakers don't have to take back matching salary because they don't have to, and they could waive the non-guaranteed deal that they could. The trade will open up a roster spot for the Lakers.
Before he can join the Cavaliers, he will need to be cleared by the COVID-19 protocols.
The Cleveland is looking for a veteran to help replace Ricky Rubio, who was lost for the season to a torn knee. The Cleveland team is in fifth place in the Eastern Conference and has been one of the NBA's most improved teams.
The Cavaliers are hoping that Rajon Rondo can help out on a team that has been on a roll this season, despite the fact that he hasn't played as well as he could. The point guard was lost for the season with a knee injury.
In 16 minutes per game this season, the Lakers' Rajon Rondo is averaging 3.1 points and 3.7 assists. This is the 16th NBA season for Rajondra, who has four All-Star appearances and two titles.
