The Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to sign guard Javonte Green after he accepted a contract buyout from the New Orleans Pelicans, ESPN's Shams Charania reported on Wednesday night. Green needs to clear waivers before officially joining the Cavaliers.

Ex-New Orleans Pelicans forward Javonte Green, who agreed to a contract buyout, intends to sign with the Cavs after clearing waivers, ESPN reports.

Forward Javonte Green is expected to join the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers upon completing a buyout and clearing waivers from the New Orleans Pelicans, according to a report on Wednesday night.