The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed former first-round pick Chuma Okeke to fill their final open roster spot. Okeke, who played for the NBA G League’s Westchester Knicks this season, averaged 17 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have filled their final open roster spot with former first-round pick Chuma Okeke, according to sources close to ESPN, per Shams Charania.
The move brings the versatile forward to the East leaders as they continue their push for a strong playoff position.
Okeke, who spent time with the NBA G League’s Westchester Knicks this season, averaged an impressive 17 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists.
The 26-year-old also had a brief stint with the Philadelphia 76ers, playing seven games this season where he averaged 6.9 points and 6.1 rebounds.
Cavaliers are currently the 1st seed in the Eastern Conference with an impressive record of 61-15.
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