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.

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.

Pelicans forward Javonte Green will join his fourth NBA team in six seasons after he agreed to a contract buyout and intends to sign with the Cavaliers upon clearing waivers, Shams Charania reports.