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David Nwaba · 5 years agoDavid Nwaba will start vs. Lakers forward LeBron James

David Nwaba has drawn the unenviable job of guarding LeBron James when the Cavs welcome the Lakers to Quicken Loans Arena on Wednesday night, according to a report from Joe Vardon of The Athletic. Vardon notes that Nwaba, who has been enjoying an increased role with the Cavs as of late, will start in place […]

David Nwaba · 6 years agoCavs' Tristan Thompson, David Nwaba also sitting out vs. Celtics Saturday

For their second preseason tilt of the year, the Cleveland Cavaliers will welcome the Boston Celtics to Quicken Loans Arena on Saturday. However, the Cavs are going to be playing without numerous key players. After revealing Friday that Kevin Love, George Hill, and Kyle Korver would be sitting, Cavs coach Tyronn Lue noted that Tristan […]

David Nwaba · 6 years agoDavid Nwaba's role with the Cavs needs to grow, here's why

According the cleveland.com’s Chris Fedor, Cleveland Cavaliers head Tyronn Lue sees 6-foot-4 shooting guard David Nwaba as part of his rotation, despite an overabundance of shooting guards on the roster. finding where Nwaba fits in a rotation that has Rodney Hood, Jordan Clarkson, Kyle Korver and Cedi Osman at the wings won’t be necessarily difficult […]

David Nwaba · 6 years agoTyronn Lue will find time for David Nwaba in rotation amid guard surplus

Despite having a bevy of guards on the roster, Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue says he will find extended minutes for Cavs newcomer David Nwaba. The Cavs have George Hill, J.R. Smith, Collin Sexton, Kyle Korver, Rodney Hood and Jordan Clarkson on the team. Nwaba signed a one-year, $1.5 million free agent deal with […]

David Nwaba · 6 years agoTyronn Lue loves David Nwaba's energy, aggressiveness

Following the Cleveland Cavaliers encouraging 102-95 win against the Boston Celtics in their pre-season opener, head coach Tyronn Lue was all praises for the team’s off-season acquisition David Nwaba. “Came in and gave great energy, great burst, rebounding the basketball, pushing it, getting to the basket in transition, driving closeouts, defending the basketball,” Lue said […]

David Nwaba · 6 years agoDavid Nwaba says he turned down multi-year offer from Pacers

Cleveland Cavalier defensive guard David Nwaba may not be a household name right now. He might not ever be, being a really good under the radar type of player which is not a knock on his talent — a compliment, actually. Despite being undrafted, the new Cavs player really capitalizes on the minutes given to […]

David Nwaba · 6 years agoCleveland signs David Nwaba to 1-year deal

With roughly one month remaining until the start of training camp, several teams around the NBA landscape are still looking for ways to bolster their rosters. One such team is the Cleveland Cavaliers, who have reportedly signed David Nwaba to a one-year, $1.5 million deal. A good get for the Cavs. Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com […]

David Nwaba · 6 years agoCleveland Cavs reserving 2 roster spots for Rodney Hood and David Nwaba

The Cleveland Cavaliers are finalizing their roster for 2018-19. As it stands, the Cavs have 12 roster spots confirmed and according to Bobby Marks of ESPN, they are reserving two roster spots for Rodney Hood and David Nwaba. The two sides have yet to reach a deal, but Rodney Hood is expected to return to […]

David Nwaba · 6 years agoHow David Nwaba fits with the Cavs

On Wednesday afternoon, news broke that the Cleveland Cavaliers and free agent guard David Nwaba had agreed to terms on a deal. The exact details are unknown at this point, but simply signing Nwaba is a great move by the Cavaliers. With a logjam at the shooting guard position, how will Nwaba make an impact […]

David Nwaba · 6 years agoLarry Nance Jr. reacts to David Nwaba agreeing to deal with Cavs

Power forward Larry Nance Jr. welcomed David Nwaba — the newest member of the Cleveland Cavaliers — after the latter agreed to a deal with the Cavs. Yessir @dnwaba0 let’s get it bro!! 💪🏼💪🏼 — Larry Nance Jr (@Larrydn22) August 1, 2018 The two were actually teammates when they were part of the Los Angeles […]

David Nwaba · 6 years agoDavid Nwaba finalizing deal with Cavs

Free agent guard David Nwaba is finalizing terms to join the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports. The former Chicago Bulls talent was in touch with the Cavs since day one of free agency, as the two sides finally met last week after Kevin Love signed a four-year, $120 million extension. The […]

David Nwaba · 6 years agoCavs free agency target: David Nwaba

The early-July NBA free agency frenzy is now over, but solid players still remain on the market. Channing Frye has been Cleveland’s only free agent signing this far, but the Cavaliers have three roster spots open. Those should be filled with good young players with the ability to contribute right now and the potential to […]

David Nwaba · 6 years agoCleveland has reached out to David Nwaba

Chicago Bulls guard David Nwaba is the latest name to pop up in the Cleveland Cavaliers radar, with the 25-year-old reportedly being eyed by the Cavs front office. In his piece for Cleveland.com, Joe Vardon has identified Nwaba as a potential addition to a Cavs squad desperate to find its identity after the departure of […]

David Nwaba · 6 years agoCavs, David Nwaba hold mutual interest

The Cleveland Cavaliers continue to fill out their training camp roster and one player they are after who could make it all the way to the final cut is David Nwaba. Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com reports that the Cavs and Nwaba’s camp hold mutual interest. Nwaba is an athletic shooting guard who does his work on […]