THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers waived forward Jawad Williams on Monday, two weeks before his contract would have been guaranteed for the season.
The move will open a roster spot for the falling Cavaliers, who have dropped 13 of 14 games.
Williams averaged 4.0 points and 1.8 rebounds in 15 minutes per game. He made three 3-pointers in Cleveland’s loss to Minnesota on Sunday night. A Cleveland native, Williams, whose deal was worth nearly US$1 million, started six games and played in 54 last season for the Cavs. He also appeared in three playoff games.
The Cavaliers would have had to pay his entire contract if he was with the club Jan. 10.
The team also assigned rookie forward Samardo Samuels to Erie of the NBA Development League. He has played in four games with Cleveland.
