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Even amid a season where the Cleveland Cavaliers have underperformed, it’s hard to criticize their depth. Cleveland has seven players in total averaging 13-plus points per game this season, and 13 are averaging more than 12 minutes of playing time per contest.

NBA News / WI Sports Heroics / November 26

Overlooked Bucks prospect impresses in Cavaliers debut

The Milwaukee Bucks never gave Chris Livingston meaningful early-season minutes, but Monday night against the Toronto Raptors, the Cleveland Cavaliers handed the Akron native an opportunity.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 4

Cavs fill final two-way contract slot with former local high school star: ‘It was a no-brainer’

On Friday, the Cleveland Cavaliers signed Akron native Chris Livingston to a two-way contract, filling out the team’s roster to 18. He joins Nae’Qwan Tomlin and Luke Travers as the third and final two-way player on the squad.

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Milwaukee Bucks News / Last Word On Sports / October 31

What Can Cavs Expect From Chris Livingston?

The Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to sign former Milwaukee Bucks forward Chris Livingston to a two-way contract, according to multiple reports. Born in Akron, the 22-year-old played for local Buchtel High School in his freshman and junior seasons.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / October 31

Discarded Bucks wing gets second chance on 2-way deal with Cavaliers

Former Milwaukee Bucks wing Chris Livingston has found a new home with an Eastern Conference rival, the Cleveland Cavaliers, on a two-way deal, reports ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Hoops Wire / October 31

Cavs signing Chris Livingston to two-way contract

The Cavaliers are adding a hometown name to the roster. Free agent wing Chris Livingston is signing a two-way contract with Cleveland, per ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Hoops Rumors / October 31

Chris Livingston to sign two-way contract with Cavaliers

Free agent wing Chris Livingston will be signing a two-way contract with the Cavaliers.

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Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / October 19

Bucks Cut Third-Year Forward Ahead of Regular Season

The Milwaukee Bucks are ditching a young player inked to a guaranteed contract ahead of the start of the 2025-26 NBA season. Shams Charania of ESPN reports that Milwaukee has opted to waive third-year forward Chris Livingston, the No.

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Milwaukee Bucks News / Hoops Wire / October 16

Bucks waive Chris Livingston to begin roster shuffle

The Bucks are trimming their roster ahead of the regular season, parting ways with forward Chris Livingston, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. Livingston, who turned 22 this week, was the final pick in the 2023 NBA Draft and appeared in just 42 games over two seasons with Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Brew Hoop / September 11

Ranking The Roster: The Summer of Chris Livingston equals 14th

Stanley Umude walked so Chris Livingston could fly—into 14th place in our annual Ranking The Roster series. Livingston had an interesting offseason. He

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / July 17

Milwaukee Bucks: Chris Livingston Reunion on 1-Year Deal Likely Spells End for Fellow Youngster

Forward Chris Livingston was waived by the Milwaukee Bucks just two weeks ago. Now, after impressing across the four-game Summer League slate, he’s back in the fold on a one-year deal worth $2.3 million, fully guaranteed.

Milwaukee Bucks News / A Sea of Blue / July 16

Chris Livingston inks $2.3 million contract with Bucks

Rich Paul is good at his job. A lot of people questioned Chris Livingston’s decision to leave the Kentucky Wildcats for the NBA Draft after just one season in Lexington.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Field Level Media / July 16

Report: Bucks bringing back F Chris Livingston

The Milwaukee Bucks, after waiving Chris Livingston earlier this month, are re-signing the forward to a guaranteed one-year, $2.3 million contract, ESPN reported on Wednesday afternoon.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Hoops Wire / July 16

Bucks Re-Signing Chris Livingston, One Of Two Akron Products On Summer Roster

He’s just another kid from Akron and he’s getting a guaranteed contract from the Milwaukee Bucks. And Chris Livingston‘s new deal is coming shortly after he was waived.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Athlon Sports / July 3

Bucks Abruptly Cut Ties With 21-Year-Old Amid NBA Free Agency Moves: Report

With the NBA free agency chaos heating up, teams like the Milwaukee Bucks are having to make difficult decisions. These include cutting ties with young players, locking in key veterans, and exploring trade possibilities to reshape the roster.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Fastbreak on SI / July 3

Milwaukee Bucks Release 2-Year NBA Player

Chris Livingston has spent each of his first two seasons in the NBA with the Milwaukee Bucks. He finished this past year with averages of 1.4 points and 1.7 rebounds per contest while shooting 33.3% from the field in 21 games.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Hoops Wire / July 2

Bucks Waive Chris Livingston

The Milwaukee Bucks have waived second-year small forward Chris Livingston, who has spent the majority of his first two seasons in the G League with the Wisconsin Herd.

Milwaukee Bucks News / 5 GOATs / February 3

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander crosses Chris Livingston, makes him fall in Thunder vs. Bucks

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander showed no mercy on fellow Kentucky alumni Chris Livingston during the Oklahoma City Thursday’s game vs. the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Fastbreak on SI / February 23, 2024

Milwaukee Bucks Make Roster Move Before Timberwolves Game

On Friday evening, the Milwaukee Bucks will be in Minnesota to face off against Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves at the Target Center. Before the game, the team announced that they had made a roster move by assigning rookie Chris Livingston to the Wisconsin Herd (G League).