The Cavaliers have trimmed their roster by waiving center Mfiondu Kabengele and guard Brodric Thomas, the team announced in a press release.
Kabengele signed a pair of 10-day deals with Cleveland in April before inking a contract for the remainder of the season. He appeared in 16 games, averaging 4.3 points and 2.9 rebounds per night. He also played 23 games for the Clippers last season.
Thomas signed a two-way contract with the Cavs in late February and appeared in 32 games, putting up 4.1 PPG and 1.8 RPG. After exploring free agency, he accepted his qualifying offer last month, which was the equivalent of another two-way deal with a $50K guarantee. Thomas played four games for the Rockets last season before coming to Cleveland and spent time in the G League as well.
The moves bring the Cavaliers down to 18 players on the roster, with 11 guaranteed contracts. The team now has a pair of open two-way slots.
Kabengele was good and should be picked up by another team! Thomas on the other hand is a ball hog who takes bad shots. But when he does take a well advised shot he misses it.
I get Brodric being waived, but Kabengele is a surprise.
Dallas, Portland, Minnesota should all get in on Kabengele. Wish he had more of an opportunity. I’m still high on his upside
Kabengele tends to overrate the easier choice… too bad… overconfident as a shooter… Decent stats & look, except lousy on-off and 3pt%.
If the Cavs FO thought this year would be more of the same, it makes sense to cut the ties and get some shooting. Kind of a risk though to waive him.