For weeks now, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been looking for ways to bolster their bench at the wing position, especially behind LeBron James. After James played about 42+ minutes in the playoffs with no back up, General Manager made a concerted effort to get a small forward.
On Tuesday afternoon, the Cavs got their man when they signed Richard Jefferson, according to Marc Stein of ESPN.
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Another curveball in Mavs' offseason: Hearing that vet swingman Richard Jefferson, thought to be staying in Dallas, now signing with Cavs
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) July 21, 2015
Looming signing of Richard Jefferson adds wing depth for Cleveland as Cavs continue to negotiate with the still-unsigned J.R. Smith
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) July 21, 2015
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Sources who confirmed the situation also told Cleveland.com’s Chris Haynes that the deal with Jefferson was for the veteran’s minimum.
Free agent wing Richard Jefferson signing with #Cavs for veteran's minimum, a league source tells @Clevelanddotcom. @ESPNSteinLine first.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 21, 2015
For his career, Jefferson has averaged 13.9 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.2 assists. He’s still producing some very good numbers per-36 minutes as shown last year with 12.5 points and 5.3 rebounds.
Welcome to The Land, Richard Jefferson!