The Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed a one-year unsecured contract with pivot Tacko Fall, their agents, Bill Duffy and Justin Haynes, told The Athletic.
Fall, 25, spent his first two seasons with the Boston Celtics, averaging 2.7 points and 2.6 rebounds in 26 total appearances. At 7 feet 5 inches, he instantly became a fan favorite in Boston, generating chants for playing time and standing ovations as he entered the games.
Fall joins a deep Cleveland front line, with Kevin Love, Jarrett Allen, No. 1 overall pick. 3 Evan Mobley and recently hired Lauri Markkanen.
With the Cavs, Fall will compete for one of the team’s final roster spots, or possibly a two-way contract.