NBA Championship Contenders Expected to Sign Ex-Pelicans, Celtics Forward

The Cleveland Cavaliers are reportedly signing former Pelicans and Celtics forward Javonte Green

Jan 15, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Hawkins hugs guard Javonte Green (4) after he made a three point basket late in the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images | Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

The 2024-25 season for the New Orleans Pelicans has been a massive disappointment in terms of their record.

While they've seen players like Trey Murphy III and Yves Missi prove they can be key pieces going forward, Zion Williamson and Dejounte Murray have missed most of the season, and Brandon Ingram was traded to Toronto.

As the team is likely headed to remain at the bottom of the Western Conference standings for the remainder of the season and prioritize their young assets, several players on the roster no longer fit the timeline. Coming out of the All-Star break and ahead of their Friday matchup against the Dallas Mavericks, the team has announced a move.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Javonte Green has agreed to a contract buyout and intends to sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers upon clearing waivers, sources tell ESPN. Additional wing depth for the East-best Cavs. pic.twitter.com/oi21Chsddk
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 20, 2025

Pelicans guard/forward Javonte Green has agreed to a contract buyout with the team and intends to sign with the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers, per ESPN's Shams Charania.

Green appeared in 50 games for the Pelicans this season after joining from the Chicago Bulls in the 2024 offseason on a one-year deal. Green averaged 5.8 points and 3.6 rebounds per game while earning 18 starts as well.

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— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) February 14, 2025

Before his time in New Orleans, he spent four years with the Bulls and two seasons with the Boston Celtics. Green went undrafted in the 2015 NBA Draft out of Radford. Now, joining the Cavaliers, he'll provide more wing depth alongside recent acquisition De'Andre Hunter from the Atlanta Hawks.

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