Cavs sign free-agent guard David Nwaba
CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers made another move in their post-lebron James makeover, signing free-agent guard David Nwaba to a one-year contract.
The deal is for the veteran’s minimum of $1.5 million.
The 25-year-old Nwaba played for Chicago last season, averaging 7.9 points and 4.7 rebounds in 70 games. The 6-foot-4 guard made 21 starts.
A solid defender, he’ll give the Cavs backcourt depth and provide coach Tyronn Lue with more help as the team rebuilds following James’ departure this summer as a free agent.
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— Wire reports