Cavaliers Sign Former Lottery Pick as Part of 2-Player Move Ahead of NBA Preseason

In free agency, the Cavaliers signed Larry Nance Jr. and they also acquired Lonzo Ball from the Chicago Bulls, but they also lost Ty Jerome in free agency and Isaac Okoro, who was part of the Ball trade.

Despite this, the Cavaliers are looking to build off last season and it all begins for them on October 10 when they face the Bulls to begin their preseason.

While the Cavaliers are preparing for the start of the preseason, they made two more moves on Tuesday on add two more players to their roster.

Cavaliers Sign Thomas Bryant

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Cavaliers signed Thomas Bryant to a one-year deal to bolster their frontcourt.

For Bryant, he is coming off a solid season with both the Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers as he played a key role for Indiana during their run to the NBA Finals.

Last season, the 28-year-old center averaged 6.5 points, 3.8 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game while shooting 50.8% from the field and 32.4% from three.

Bryant will now add a solid backup big man to the Cavaliers’ roster behind Allen and Mobley who will provide them with a solid scorer, rebounder and defender in the paint.

Cavaliers Sign Killian Hayes

Cleveland also signed former lottery pick Killian Hayes, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto.

For Hayes, he played only six games last season for the Brooklyn Nets where he averaged 9.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game while shooting 41.9% from the field and 38.1% from three.

Of course, the former seventh overall pick has struggled during his time in the NBA but he will now get an opportunity with one of the top teams in the East this season and he could see a solid role off the bench, especially with Ball’s injury history.

By making these moves, the Cavaliers were able to bolster their bench as they try to make a run at a championship this season.