Sources – Javonte Green agrees to Pels buyout, eyes Cavs next

New Orleans Pelicans forward Javonte Green has agreed to a contract buyout with the New Orleans Pelicans and intends to sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers upon clearing waivers, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.

The expected deal provides additional wing depth for the Eastern Conference-best Cavaliers.

The buyout comes after Green played a season-high 34 minutes for the Pelicans in their final game before the All-Star break. Green started in place of a resting Zion Williamson and had nine points and seven rebounds in an overtime win over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday.

Green joined the Pelicans as a free agent in August and has averaged 5.8 points and 3.6 rebounds per game this season.

The Cavaliers would be the fourth team for Green in his sixth NBA season. He is averaging 5.5 points and 3.2 rebounds per game in his career.

Source: espn.com