REPORT: Cavs Send Andersen to Charlotte

The Cleveland Cavaliers have traded center Chris Andersen to Charlotte in a move to free up cap space, according to reports.

The Hornets will send a 2017 top-55 protected second-round pick in exchange for Anderson, reports said.

Cavs have traded Chris Andersen to Charlotte. Move clears a roster spot to add additional players. Cavs sent cash in deal as well.

— Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN) February 13, 2017

The pick the Cavs get from Charlotte in the Birdman deal is a 2017 top-55 protected second rounder, league source tells ESPN

— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) February 13, 2017

Source: ESPN