Javonte Green, the versatile forward from the New Orleans Pelicans, has entered into a buyout agreement with the team and is expected to finalize a deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers once he clears waivers. This move is significant for the Cavaliers, who currently hold the top spot in the Eastern Conference, as they aim to bolster their wing depth following the acquisition of De'Andre Hunter from the Atlanta Hawks.

Green's buyout follows a strong performance in his last outing for the Pelicans, where he played a season-high 34 minutes in place of the resting Zion Williamson, contributing 9 points, 7 rebounds, 5 steals, and 2 assists in an overtime victory against the Sacramento Kings. Since joining the Pelicans as a free agent last August, he has averaged 5.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.1 steals per game this season, while his career averages stand at 5.5 points and 3.2 rebounds over six seasons in the NBA.