Georges Niang Stats
- Height / Weight
- 79 / 230 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 6/17/1993 (30)
- Experience
- 7
- College
- Iowa State
Career Stats
Georges Niang Last 10 Games
Georges Niang News
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Georges Niang spoke to The Eagle-Tribune and was thrilled about his role on his new team. The veteran forward said "They have some really good young talent and were looking for a veteran shooter and I was looking for a team that is dedicated to winning. It's a perfect fit." The 30-year-old is coming off two of the best seasons of his career as he filled a bench shooter role perfectly for the 76ers. Now, he gets a chance to do the same alongside Evan Mobley, Darius Garland, and Donovan Mitchell.
According to NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, Georges Niang is signing a contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers. It will be a three-year, $26 million deal, but it hasn't been reported whether it contains a player option. The 30-year-old forward was a good role player the last few seasons and a key member on several playoff teams. He averaged 8.2 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.0 assists in 78 games for the 76ers last season. The Cavaliers have struggled to get production from the wing position, so this signing surely should help.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are looking for some backup shooters and Georges Niang is reportedly on the list of free-agent targets. According to Matt Moore of Action Network, the Cavaliers are targeting the likes of Niang, Eric Gordon, and Max Strus to help with some of their bench woes. Niang has spent his last two seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers where he produced two of his best years in his seven-year career. He's shot 40% or higher from beyond the arc in each of the last five seasons and posted a 40.1% mark last year. The 76ers will likely offer him a new contract, but they can't afford to pay him that much with their roster still in flux.
Philadelphia 76ers forward Georges Niang expressed how much he enjoys being in Philadelphia following the Game 7 loss to the Boston Celtics on Sunday. The 29-year-old stretch-forward was a key reserve for the team over the last two seasons as he's been one of their main three-point threats. Despite some of his success during the regular season, his playoff performances have been lackluster and the team could look to upgrade. Over these last two years, Niang has averaged 8.7 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 2.0 threes per game on 40.2% from deep.
Cleveland Cavaliers Depth Chart
*Starters marked in blue
PG | Darius Garland |
Craig Porter Jr. |
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Emoni Bates |
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Ty Jerome |
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SG | Donovan Mitchell |
Caris LeVert |
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Sam Merrill |
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SF | Max Strus |
Isaac Okoro |
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Georges Niang |
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PF | Evan Mobley |
Dean Wade |
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Marcus Morris Sr. |
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Isaiah Mobley |
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Pete Nance |
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C | Jarrett Allen |
Tristan Thompson |
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Damian Jones |