The Bulls have claimed guard Antonius Cleveland, who was placed on waivers by the Hawks, Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports tweets. The move is official, according to the Bulls’ website.
Cleveland was let go by the Hawks in order to facilitate the three-team Carmelo Anthony trade with the Thunder and Sixers. Atlanta also received swingman Justin Anderson in that deal.
Cleveland, 24, saw action in four games with the Hawks last season, averaging 3.3 PPG in 10.4 MPG. He also appeared in 13 games with the Mavericks and seven G League contests.
Cleveland was signed to a multi-year contract in March after signing consecutive 10-day contracts earlier in the season. He had a non-guaranteed salary of $1.38MM for next season before he was placed on waivers. Chicago now picks up that contract.
Chicago had an open slot on its roster but the 6’6” Cleveland joins a crowd at the shooting guard spot that includes Zach LaVine, Justin Holiday, Chandler Hutchison and Antonio Blakeney.
If this guy could consistently shoot he’s a steal. Freak athlete, DJ Stephens like.
Does this guarantee his salary then?
Don’t believe he had an early salary guarantee date, so it should still be non-guaranteed until January.
Can Maximus Chicago now please sign with the Cavs?
I’d prefer Claudius Los Angeles, myself.
How about trevon duval….??? is he signed by rocket…??? if not yet, better if bulls sign him. i think he can be better than our clown cam payne