Cavaliers' Javonte Green: Limited role continues Sunday
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Green accumulated two points (0-1 FG, 2-2 FT) and two rebounds over seven minutes during Sunday's 129-109 loss to the Pacers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Green continues to play a minimal role, logging no more than 10 minutes for the seventh time in the past eight games. The Game 4 loss now sees Cleveland on the brink of elimination, needing to win all three remaining games, starting with Game 5 on Tuesday.
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Cavaliers' Javonte Green: Scores 11 points in win
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Green posted 11 points (3-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds and two steals across 12 minutes during Monday's 138-83 win over Miami in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Green played a combined six minutes in the postseason prior to Monday. Still, the Cavaliers handled business early in Game 4, allowing Green and several others to get some garbage-time run. Green is not likely to be in the regular rotation most nights going forward.
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Cavaliers' Javonte Green: Won't start vs. Miami
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Green will come off the bench during Game 1 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinal-round series against the Heat on Sunday.
After starting the regular-season finale for Cleveland against Indiana, Green will be on the second unit for Game 1. In 49 games in a reserve role, the 30-year-old forward averaged 4.3 points and 2.8 rebounds per game while shooting 46.2 percent from the field.
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Cavaliers' Javonte Green: Starting Sunday
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Green is in the Cavaliers' starting lineup against the Pacers on Sunday.
Green will make his 19th start of the season Sunday and his first for the Cavaliers since signing with Cleveland in February. Green has averaged 1.7 points and 2.0 rebounds over 8.9 minutes per game over his last 10 outings, though he should get significant run time in the Cavaliers' regular-season finale.
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Cavaliers' Javonte Green: Sees 23 minutes in loss
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Green closed with three points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal in 22 minutes during Thursday's 114-112 loss to the Pacers.
This was Green's largest workload since Feb. 13, as the Cavaliers were without several key players Thursday. With the No. 1 seed locked up, the Cavaliers could be considering more maintenance for their rotation with two games remaining in the regular season.
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Cavaliers' Javonte Green: Officially signs with Cleveland
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Green (not injury related) signed a contract with the Cavaliers on Sunday.
As expected, Green has joined Cleveland after agreeing to a buyout with the Pelicans last week. The veteran averaged 21.8 minutes per game across 50 appearances (18 starts) with New Orleans. However, he'll likely see a reduced role with his new squad, as he'll have to compete with Max Strus, Sam Merrill, Isaac Okoro and De'Andre Hunter for reserve minutes. Green is unlikely to make his Cavaliers debut Sunday against Memphis, and if that's the case, his next chance to suit up will come Tuesday in Orlando.
Greens agreed to a buyout with the Pelicans on Wednesday and is expected to sign with the Cavaliers upon clearing waivers, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Green inked a one-year deal with the Pelicans in August and appeared in 50 games this season, including 18 starts. He averaged 5.8 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.1 steals across 21.8 minutes. Once he clears waivers and finalizes a deal with Cleveland, he'll fill a depth role on the wing and at forward for the Cavaliers. He'll likely struggle to approach the playing time he had been receiving with the Pelicans, however, as he'll have to compete with the likes of Max Strus, Sam Merrill, Isaac Okoro (shoulder) and De'Andre Hunter for minutes off the bench.
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Pelicans' Javonte Green: Displays two-way play in start
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Green finished with nine points (4-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and five steals over 34 minutes during Thursday's 140-133 overtime win over the Kings.
Green got a starting nod Thursday due to the absence of Zion Williamson (rest), making the most of that extended time on the court by putting forth a two-way showcase that including leading the team in steals and finishing second among Pelicans players in rebounds. Green set a new season high in steals, previously holding a season-best mark of four dimes, which he has accomplished twice. He also matched a season high in rebounds, a total he has recorded in five appearances.
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Pelicans' Javonte Green: Riding with first unit
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Green is starting Thursday's game against the Kings.
Green will slide back in with the starting lineup due to the absence of Zion Williamson (rest). Green hasn't done much with his opportunities as a starter, totaling just 10 points and 10 rebounds over the last two starts dating back to Jan. 31 and Feb. 3.
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Pelicans' Javonte Green: Coming off bench against Denver
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Green is coming off the bench in Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.
Karlo Matkovic will get the nod in New Orleans' starting lineup Wednesday, pushing Green to the second unit. Green has averaged 5.4 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 19.7 minutes across 28 games off the bench this season.
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Pelicans' Javonte Green: Returns Monday
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Green checked back into Monday's game against Denver at the start of the second quarter, per the broadcast.
Green went back to the locker room with 4:25 remaining in the first quarter, though he was able to return for the start of the second after a brief absence. The 31-year-old forward should be able to shoulder his normal workload the rest of the way.
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Pelicans' Javonte Green: Leaves for locker room Monday
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Green (undisclosed) exited to the locker room with 4:25 remaining in the first quarter of Monday's game against Denver, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Green checked out of the game and immediately left for the locker room. If the 31-year-old is unable to return, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Karlo Matkovic could see a bump in minutes the rest of the way.
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Pelicans' Javonte Green: Starting Friday against Boston
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Green is in the Pelicans' starting lineup against the Celtics on Friday, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.
Green will slide into New Orleans' starting five Friday due to the absence of Zion Williamson (illness). Across his 15 starts during the regular season, Green has averaged 7.1 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists over 26.1 minutes per game.
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Pelicans' Javonte Green: Coming off bench against Jazz
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Green won't start Friday's game against the Jazz.
Green is reverting to New Orleans' second unit after starting Wednesday's game against Dallas for the resting Zion Williamson. Over his past five games (two starts), Green is averaging 8.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 1.2 blocks in 25.9 minutes.
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Pelicans' Javonte Green: Promoted to first unit
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Green is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks.
Green will move to the first unit due to the absence of Zion Williamson (rest). The former Radford standout will make his 14th start of the campaign. He's averaging 7.2 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game when deployed with the first unit.
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Pelicans' Javonte Green: Huge defensive effort off bench
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Green chipped in seven points (3-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, one assist, two blocks and four steals across 29 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 119-113 win over Chicago.
The six combined steals and blocks were a season high for Green, and they represented something of a revenge game for the 31-year-old forward -- his best prior defensive performance came when he snagged seven steals for the Bulls in the final game of the 2021-22 regular season. Green has bounced in and out of the starting lineup for the injury-plagued Pelicans, but with the frontcourt getting healthier, he's settling back onto the second unit. Over 16 appearances (three starts) since the beginning of December, Green has averaged 5.4 points, 3.3 boards, 0.9 steals, 0.9 blocks and 0.8 assists in 17.9 minutes a contest.
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Pelicans' Javonte Green: Back to bench
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Green won't start Sunday's game against the Celtics.
With Trey Murphy (ankle) and Zion Williamson (suspension) back in action, Green and Jordan Hawkins will shift to the bench. As a reserve this season (21 games), Green has averaged 5.1 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 18.3 minutes per game. Green should continue to see consistent minutes as long as Brandon Ingram (ankle) and Herbert Jones (shoulder) remain sidelined.
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Pelicans' Javonte Green: Getting starting nod
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Green is in the starting lineup for Friday's game versus the 76ers.
Green will replace Jeremiah Robinson-Earl in the starting five Friday. Green is averaging 8.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.1 blocks and 1.0 assists in 26.3 minutes across his previous 10 starting appearances.
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Pelicans' Javonte Green: Team-high 29 minutes in rout
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Green closed with nine points (3-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds and one block across 29 minutes during Wednesday's 119-100 loss to the Trail Blazers.
While Green didn't have the most noteworthy performance in Wednesday's blowout loss for the Pelicans, the 29 minutes were his highest since a Nov. 19 loss to Dallas. The versatile 31-year-old's minutes have fluctuated throughout the season, and he's averaging just 5.3 points, 2.9 rebounds, 0.5 steals and 0.9 threes in 15.5 minutes across his last eight contests. Since Trey Murphy (ankle), Herbert Jones (shoulder) and Brandon Boston (leg) are all dealing with injuries ahead of Friday's game against the 76ers, Green could be called upon for additional playing time.
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Pelicans' Javonte Green: Available Thursday
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Green (knee) is available for Thursday's game against the Rockets, Erin Summers of the Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network reports.
Green will shake off a questionable tag due to left knee soreness in the first leg of a back-to-back set Thursday. The 31-year-old has appeared in four consecutive outings for New Orleans, during which he has averaged 4.5 points and 3.3 rebounds across 15.8 minutes per contest.
