As expected, the Cavaliers have waived forward/center Norvel Pelle, according to a press release from the team. The move was completed before Saturday night’s waiver deadline.
Pelle just signed with Cleveland earlier today, but wasn’t a candidate to make the club’s regular season roster. He was signed and waived with the G League in mind, and is expected to eventually suit up for the Canton Charge.
Pelle, who will turn 28 in February, spent last season with the Sixers, first on a two-way contract and later on a standard deal. He averaged 2.4 PPG and 2.2 RPG in 24 games (9.7 MPG) for Philadelphia in 2019/20, then was waived in the offseason before his salary for 2020/21 became guaranteed.
The Cavaliers now have their roster set for the regular season, with 15 players on standard contracts and a pair on two-way deals.
NORVEL move by the Cavs !!
Pelle was fun to watch in Philly. A little limited but high energy and has a cult following there. Hopefully he can latch on somewhere else.
NO! CUT THON MAKER!!