Cavaliers sign center Ernest Udeh Jr. to two-way contract
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 5:32 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed undrafted center Ernest Udeh Jr. to a two-way contract, announced on July 1. Udeh, a former Miami standout, was selected to the All-ACC Defensive Team last season, averaging 6.7 points and 9.2 rebounds per game. He will split his time between the NBA and the Cleveland Charge in the G League, earning $678,882. Udeh is expected to participate in the NBA Summer League, starting with a game against the Indiana Pacers on July 10.
- •Udeh averaged 6.7 points and 9.2 rebounds last season at Miami.
- •He signed a two-way contract on July 1, 2026.
- •Udeh will earn $678,882 as part of the deal.
- •He can play up to 50 games in the NBA next season.
- •Udeh is set to debut in the Summer League on July 10.
- 5:32 PMYahoo Sports — Cavaliers sign undrafted center Ernest Udeh Jr. to two-way contract
"Former Miami center Ernest Udeh Jr., who went undrafted last week, has signed a two-way contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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