Career Timeline of Caris LeVert: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Caris LeVert made an impact.

Caris LeVert is an American professional basketball player currently with the Detroit Pistons in the NBA. He played college basketball at the University of Michigan. Drafted by the Indiana Pacers, he was immediately traded to the Brooklyn Nets. LeVert subsequently played for the Pacers and the Cleveland Cavaliers before a trade sent him to the Atlanta Hawks. He signed with the Pistons during the offseason. His career has involved several team changes through trades and free agency.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2012: Michigan's 2012 Entering Class Drafted

Caris LeVert became the fourth player drafted from Michigan's 2012 entering class.

2012: High School Championship and Honors

In 2012, as a high school senior, Caris LeVert led Pickerington Central to a 26–2 record and the OHSAA Division I state championship. He was also named an Associated Press All-Ohio Second Team high school basketball player and the Columbus Dispatch Metro Player of the Year.

2013: Michigan's First-Round Draft Selections

Caris LeVert became Michigan's fifth first-round draft selection since 2013.

2013: NCAA Tournament Final Four Victory

In 2013, Caris LeVert scored 8 points in a NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament final four victory over Syracuse, playing for 21 minutes.

2014: All-Big Ten Selection and USBWA Team Selection

In 2014, Caris LeVert was a second team 2013–14 All-Big Ten selection and was named to the all-District V team by the United States Basketball Writers Association (USBWA).

2014: Preseason Honors and Watch List Selections

Prior to the 2014–15 season, Caris LeVert received several preseason honors, including being named a first team All-Big Ten selection, selected to Preseason All-American teams by multiple sources, listed in ESPN's preseason top 100 player ranking, and named a John R. Wooden Award Preseason Top 50 candidate. He was also named to the Oscar Robertson Trophy Watch List on November 24.

2015: Decision to Return for Senior Season

In 2015, after seeking advice from the NBA Undergraduate Advisory Committee, Caris LeVert announced that he would return for his senior season at Michigan.

2015: Preseason Honors

Prior to the 2015–16 season, Caris LeVert was named an All-Big Ten preseason selection for the second straight year and earned recognition on multiple preseason watchlists and All-American teams.

2016: NBA Draft and Trade to Brooklyn Nets

In 2016, Caris LeVert was selected with the 20th overall pick in the NBA draft by the Indiana Pacers and then traded to the Brooklyn Nets. He later signed his rookie scale contract with the Nets.

2017: Increased Playing Time Due to Injury

In 2017, Jeremy Lin was sidelined for the season after the first game, which opened up playing time for Caris LeVert.

March 4, 2018: 27-Point Effort Against the Los Angeles Clippers

On March 4, 2018, Caris LeVert scored 27 points in a 123–120 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.

October 17, 2018: LeVert Equals Career High in Season Opener

On October 17, 2018, Caris LeVert matched his career-high of 27 points in the Nets' season opener. However, the team faced a 103–100 defeat against the Detroit Pistons.

February 8, 2019: LeVert Returns After Injury

After being sidelined for 42 games due to a severe leg injury, Caris LeVert returned to action on February 8, 2019. In his return game, he scored 11 points in 15 minutes off the bench, during a 125–106 loss to the Chicago Bulls.

August 26, 2019: LeVert Signs Contract Extension with Nets

On August 26, 2019, Caris LeVert officially signed a three-year contract extension with the Brooklyn Nets, securing his place with the team for the foreseeable future.

January 4, 2020: LeVert Returns From Thumb Injury

Caris LeVert returned from a thumb injury on January 4, 2020, after being sidelined since November 10. In his return game against the Toronto Raptors, he scored 13 points.

January 8, 2021: LeVert Scores Career Best 7 Three-Point Shots

On January 8, 2021, Caris LeVert achieved a career-best performance by scoring 7 three-point shots, contributing to a total of 43 points against the Memphis Grizzlies, while several key players were sidelined.

January 16, 2021: LeVert Traded to Indiana Pacers

On January 16, 2021, Caris LeVert was traded to the Indiana Pacers as part of a multi-player, four-team trade. An MRI revealed a small mass on his left kidney, sidelining him indefinitely.

February 6, 2022: LeVert Traded to Cleveland Cavaliers

On February 6, 2022, Caris LeVert was traded to his hometown team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, along with a 2022 second-round pick, in exchange for Ricky Rubio, a 2023 first-round pick, a 2022 second-round pick, and a 2027 second-round pick.

October 28, 2022: LeVert Scores Season-High 41 Points

On October 28, 2022, Caris LeVert scored a season-high 41 points during an overtime win against the Boston Celtics. Donovan Mitchell also scored 41 points, marking the first time since the 2016 NBA Finals that two Cavaliers players each scored 40+ points in a game.

July 6, 2023: LeVert Re-Signs with Cleveland

On July 6, 2023, Caris LeVert re-signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers, continuing his tenure with the team.

February 28, 2024: LeVert Posts Career-High Assists

On February 28, 2024, Caris LeVert posted a regular season career-high in assists as Cleveland lost to the Chicago Bulls in double overtime.

February 6, 2025: LeVert Traded to Atlanta Hawks

On February 6, 2025, Caris LeVert, along with Georges Niang, three second-round picks, and two pick swaps, was traded to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for De'Andre Hunter.