Cavaliers sign Javonte Green, bolster playoff depth

The Cleveland Cavaliers are strengthening their roster ahead of a playoff push by signing veteran forward Javonte Green after he secured a buyout from the New Orleans Pelicans. Green, a defense-oriented player who has averaged 5.8 points this season, is expected to contribute depth at the wing position, complementing the earlier addition of De'Andre Hunter. The Cavaliers, currently leading the Eastern Conference with a 44-10 record, are also reportedly signing Nae'Qwan Tomlin to a 10-day contract after his impressive performances in the G League. As they prepare for the final stretch of the season, the Cavaliers are focusing on maintaining their dominance while managing injuries to key players like Dean Wade and Isaac Okoro. With the March 1 buyout market deadline approaching, the team is looking to finalize any additional signings to bolster their playoff chances. Cleveland is on track to clinch a playoff berth soon, needing just 11 more wins to guarantee at least a No. 6 seed in the Eastern Conference.