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Kyrie Irving-Isaiah Thomas trade a done deal as Cavs negotiate another 2020 draft pick from Celtics

Cleveland will get a second-round pick in 2020 to alleviate their concerns over Thomas’ inured right hip

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving demanded a trade after their NBA Finals defeat to the Golden State Warriors. Photo: AP
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The blockbuster trade, delayed and in jeopardy of dying, is done: Kyrie Irving is headed to the Celtics, Isaiah Thomas is coming to the Cavaliers and the NBA can take a well-earned break.

For a minute.

Concerned with medical findings after looking at Thomas’ injured right hip, the Cavs have negotiated another draft pick from Boston to compete the deal that had stalled, a person familiar with the negotiations said.

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Cleveland will get a second-round pick in 2020 to complete the package, said the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because the NBA has to sign off on the agreement.

ESPN first reported the deal was done.

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Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas is certain he will return to top form after his hip injury. Photo: AP
Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas is certain he will return to top form after his hip injury. Photo: AP
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