After being traded from OKC to the Jazz on the NBA Trade Deadline and after being bought out officially the Jazz today, word is that center Kendrick Perkins has committed to sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Adrian Wojnarowski reports:
Kendrick Perkins has completed contract buyout with the Jazz, and plans to sign with the Cavaliers, agent Arn Tellem tells Yahoo Sports.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 21, 2015
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The Chicago Bulls, Dallas Mavericks and LA Clippers were also vying for the 30-year-old center. Perkins, a good rebounder and a clog in the middle, was averaging 4 ppg. and 5 rebounds this season with OKC. Perkins can officially sign with Cleveland on Monday.
LeBron James tweeted about Perkins’ signing shortly after it was announced:
The Land welcome my bro as well as my muscle(LOL) @KendrickPerkins to the city with open arms! Happy and thrilled to have u aboard homie!!
— LeBron James (@KingJames) February 21, 2015
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James and Perkins used to play on the same AAU team in High School:
