The Pelicans acquired a versatile player like Green right before the trade deadline when they received Bruce Brown as part of the Brandon Ingram deal. Brown will fill Green’s role. Brandon Boston also will get more minutes.

Green, 6-foot-4 and 220 pounds, played in 50 games, including 18 starts, for New Orleans after signing a one-year prove-it deal this past summer. He averaged 5.8 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.1 steals while shooting 44.6% from the field and 35.2% from 3-point range. He ranked second on the Pelicans in both total steals (55) and blocks (30).

Javonte Green said he wanted to join the Cavs because of their "winning culture." Also, Green formed a bond with coach Kenny Atkinson last season.

The New Orleans Pelicans waived veteran reserve wing player Javonte Green, opening the way for him to potentially sign with a contending team for the stretch run of the NBA regular season. The 6-foot-4 Green is in his sixth NBA season and was in his first with New Orleans,

In his six NBA seasons with Boston, Chicago and New Orleans, Green has appeared in 245 games (73 starts) with career averages of 5.5 points.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Javonte Green has agreed to a contract buyout and intends to sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers upon clearing waivers, sources tell ESPN. Additional

The Cavaliers will be active on the NBA's buyout market as expected. Javonte Green has agreed to a contract buyout with the New Orleans Pelicans and intends to sign with the Eastern Conference-leading Cavs after clearing waivers, ESPN first reported ...

The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that the team has waived guard/forward Javonte Green. Green, 6-4, 220, originally signed with New Orleans on August 22, 2024. He appeared in 50 games (18 starts) for the Pelicans this season, averaging 5.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 0.9 assists in 21.8 minutes per game.

According to a report from ESPN, forward Javonte Green has agreed to a contract buyout from the New Orleans Pelicans, and intends to sign with the Cavaliers.

Javonte Green has agreed to a contract buyout with the New Orleans Pelicans and intends to sign with the Eastern Conference-leading Cavs after clearing waivers, ESPN first reported Wednesday night.

According to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN, Javonte Green will sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers after agreeing to a contract buyout with the New Orleans Pelicans. Green is averaging 5.8 points,