Dellavedova staying put with Cavs
A person familiar with the agreement says the Cavaliers will re-sign free agent guard Matthew Dellavedova to a one-year contract.
Dellavedova, who emerged as an unlikely post-season contributor after all-star point guard Kyrie Irving was injured, will sign for $1.2 million (U.S.) for next season, said the person who spoke Monday to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been signed.
Dellavedova made $816,000 last season.
The Australian has endeared himself to Cleveland fans and his teammates with his non-stop hustle. Dellavedova had several big games in the playoffs, scoring 20 points in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Dellavedvoa was hospitalized following the game with dehydration.
The Cavs upgraded their backup point guard position this summer by signing Mo Williams, but the club values Dellavedova’s defence off the bench and wanted to keep him. LEE DEAL SETTLED: The Golden State Warriors have completed the trade sending two-time all-star forward David Lee to the Celtics for Gerald Wallace and Chris Babb, the teams said Monday.
They agreed to the trade July 7, but Boston needed time to sort out other moves in free agency before acquiring Lee. HEAT BUSY: The Miami Heat trimmed roster and payroll Monday, trading Shabazz Napier to the Orlando Magic and Zoran Dragic to the Celtics and then waiving forward Henry Walker.