Shooting guard RJ Nembhard has returned to the Cavaliers on a two-way contract, the team announced in a press release.
Nembhard originally signed a two-way deal with Cleveland in October and was converted to a standard contract on March 31. He was waived Thursday to give the Cavs a roster opening to convert Moses Brown‘s contract, a move that was confirmed in today’s press release.
A rookie out of TCU, the 23-year-old Nembhard appeared in 13 games this season, playing just 4.6 minutes per night. He had a much bigger role with the Cavaliers’ G League affiliate, averaging 24.5 points, 8.1 rebounds an 5.5 assists in 23 games.
It’s unclear if Nembhard’s new contract is for one or two years. If it’s a one-year deal, he’ll be eligible for restricted free agency this summer. A two-year deal would give Cleveland the option of keeping Nembhard in one of the team’s two-way slots next season.
What is Cleveland doing with him and Moses Brown? First they signed RJ to a standard deal and Moses to a two way then they waived RJ and signed Moses to a standard deal, then they brought RJ back. Do they even know what they’re doing with their roster?
They needed Moses for the play in games. They thought Allen may be ready but he isn’t.
GS did something similar with Gary Payton II. It’s a way to reward a guy by paying him off cutting then adding him back. Cavs needed a spot for the playoffs for a big and these moves accomplished both. You can go around the salary restrictions. RJ gets guaranteed money and you also still get to have him back on a 2 way.
Ohhh, is it also similar to when New York called up Simi Shittu and Myles Powell to pay them for being good in the g league?
Playoffs man. Brown has been starting for them. Mobley is back but he seems tentative at center. I doubt he would be back if no playoffs.