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AP source: Cavaliers trading Isaiah Thomas to Lakers 

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Isaiah Thomas argues a call against his team during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics in Boston, Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018. The Celtics won 102-88. Photo: Associated Press/Charles Krupa


TOM WITHERS, AP Sports Writer

CLEVELAND (AP) — A person familiar with direct knowledge of the trade says the Cleveland Cavaliers are dealing guard Isaiah Thomas to the Los Angeles Lakers.

The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday because the teams need NBA approval before the trade can be completed.

Thomas has not been a good fit with Cleveland while coming back from a hip injury and is leaving after playing just 15 games.

The person adds that Cleveland is also sending forward Channing Frye and one of their two first-round draft picks to the Lakers for point guard Jordan Clarkson and forward Larry Nance Jr. The Cavs will keep the other first-round pick in the trade that sent Kyrie Irving to Boston last summer for Thomas.

ESPN was first to report the deal.

Following the Cavs’ dramatic win over Minnesota on Wednesday night, Thomas said he liked it in Cleveland and was hoping he wouldn’t be traded again.

KPUG Edit: Isaiah Thomas played college ball at the University of Washington from 2008-2011 and was a three-time all-conference selection in the Pac-10.

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