Cavs sign David Nwaba; guard played with Bulls last season

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Chicago Bulls guard David Nwaba (11) loses control of the ball while being defended by Toronto Raptors guard Norman Powell (24) and Kyle Lowry during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, in Chicago. (Matt Marton/AP)

CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers made another move in their post-LeBron James makeover, signing free-agent guard David Nwaba to a one-year contract.

The deal is for the veteran’s minimum of $1.5 million.

The 25-year-old Nwaba played for Chicago last season, averaging 7.9 points and 4.7 rebounds in 70 games. The 6-foot-4 guard made 21 starts.

A solid defender, he’ll give the Cavs backcourt depth and provide coach Tyronn Lue with more help as the team rebuilds following James’ departure this summer as a free agent.

Nwaba will be reunited in Cleveland with former Los Angeles Lakers teammates Larry Nance Jr. and Jordan Clarkson, who came to the Cavs in a trade last season.

Nwaba agreed to sign with the Cavs last month, but the sides needed time to complete the deal.

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