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Jason Lloyd: #Cavs forward Samardo Samuels could miss a week with wrist injury. Twitter

Cleveland Cavaliers, Injuries, Samardo Samuels 

Dan Gilbert: Thought: In the history of NBA, how many players went off for at least 23 pts and 10 RB's in the 1st start of their career like Samardo did? Twitter

Cleveland Cavaliers, Dan Gilbert, Samardo Samuels 

The Cavs continue to actively work the phones in trying to make a deal toward rebuilding, but nothing is imminent. In perhaps an effort to clear space for the inevitable moves, the team released local product Jawad Williams on Monday and assigned Samardo Samuels to the NBA Development League. Akron Beacon Journal

Cleveland Cavaliers, Trade, Jawad Williams, Samardo Samuels 

Samardo Samuels has played in just four games this season for the Cleveland Cavaliers, a total that he will double in the next five nights if all goes according to plan -- albeit in the NBA D-League. Samuels, a 6-foot-9 rookie power forward out of the University of Louisville, has been assigned to the D-League's Erie BayHawks. The BayHawks, a team that already features Cleveland teammate Christian Eyenga on their roster, have five games on their schedule this week beginning with a back-to-back with the Dakota Wizards beginning Monday night. FanHouse.com

Cleveland Cavaliers, D-League, Samardo Samuels 

Brian Windhorst: Byron Scott on Cavs rookie Samardo Samuels: "He and Kevin McHale could be brothers. Neither one passes it when it comes to the post." Twitter

Cleveland Cavaliers, Byron Scott, Samardo Samuels 

He accepted an offer to play for the Bulls' summer league team in Las Vegas. He played well against the Cavs with a team-high 19 points. He must have made a good impression on the Cavs' brass, as they outbid the Bulls for his services. Samuels was given a three-year contract. Only $200,000 of his $500,000 contract is guaranteed this season. "Me and my agent (David Bauman) went over situation," Samuels said. "I went with my instinct. Cleveland made an offer before Chicago. We were waiting to see if (the Bulls) would make a better offer." News-Herald

Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Samardo Samuels 

Throughout the draft process, the Jamaica native had worked out for plenty of teams and received excellent feedback. Fellow prospects who worked out with Samuels were impressed and felt like he was one of the most underrated players in the class. "It's weird, man. I dominated all of my workouts so I was satisfied with myself. I felt like I had proven that I was good enough. When it didn't happen for me, I was disappointed but not too disappointed because I know that I'm good enough and it was just stuff that was out of my control. It's a long journey and now I just have to go the extra mile. It was nothing. I was disappointed but I believed in myself and my family believed in me so I just kept pushing," Samuels told HOOPSWORLD. HoopsWorld

Samardo Samuels 

"It was a great for me," said Samuels. "Right after the draft, I was really disappointed knowing that I did well in my workouts and stuff like that and then having it not work out for me on draft night. But when I had the opportunity to play with the Chicago Bulls in Summer League, I was really excited. I was finally getting my opportunity to prove that I belonged in the league and that I'm good enough to play at this level." HoopsWorld

Samardo Samuels 

Brian Windhorst: Contract #Cavs signed forward Samardo Samuels to yesterday is for 3 years and about $2M. But mostly nonguaranteed, just partial in 1st yr Twitter

Cleveland Cavaliers, Free Agency, Samardo Samuels 

Former University of Louisville forward Samardo Samuels officially signed a three-year deal Monday with the Cleveland Cavaliers worth about $2.3million, according to his agent. Courier-Journal

Cleveland Cavaliers, Samardo Samuels 

You reported the Cavs were going to sign Samardo Samuels from Louisville but he hasn't signed yet. Did they change their mind? Hey, Lou: The two sides have a deal, but they are waiting to sign for technical reasons. The Cavs have not yet decided whether they want to use a small part of their mid-level exception or sign Samuels to a straight minimum contract. It has to do with how the deal can be structured. It is about keeping flexibility. He will be signed and come to camp with a good chance to make the team. Cleveland Plain Dealer

Cleveland Cavaliers, Samardo Samuels 

Brian Windhorst: #Cavs have agreed in principle with rookie free agent power forward Samardo Samuels on a multi-year deal, agent David Bauman confirms Twitter

Brian Windhorst: Deal has partial guarantee in the first year, which means Samuels is likely to make the team. Cavs liked him before draft, didn't have pick Twitter