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.
Georges Niang Getting Some Interest From Cleveland
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.
Georges Niang Expresses Interest In Staying In Philadelphia
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.
Philadelphia 76ers forward Georges Niang (illness) is available for Saturday's game against the Utah Jazz. The 29-year-old has been cleared to play after missing morning shootaround due to a non-COVID related illness. Normally, Niang isn't worth looking at as a streaming option. However, Tobias Harris (knee) is sidelined on Saturday, so Niang is likely to have a bigger role in the rotation. D'Anthony Melton will make the start and is a much better streaming option than Niang. Possibly, Niang could have deep league streaming appeal, but don't get too excited.
Philadelphia 76ers power forward Georges Niang (knee) was able to suit up for Tuesday's practice, a positive step in the right direction in his return from left knee tendinopathy. Niang missed the final two games of the regular season due to the ailment, but head coach Doc Rivers noted Tuesday that the team was being cautious with one of its premier reserve players. Niang set career highs in 2021-22 with 9.2 points and 2.1 made triples on a nightly basis during the regular season, emerging as a key contributor in the frontcourt. He will have until Saturday to heal up when the Sixers take on the Raptors in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Philadelphia 76ers power forward Georges Niang (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game vs. the Pacers due to left knee tendinopathy. Niang has emerged as a solid contributor off the bench for Philly this season, with his absence likely to affect the team's three-point shooting and spacing, along with wing defense. In the short-term, Tobias Harris, Matisse Thybulle, and Furkan Korkmaz are candidates to see their minutes slightly elevated. Niang was off to a hot shooting start in April, knocking down multiple triples in each of his first four April appearances. The injury does not usually portend itself to single-game absences, but Niang's next chance to suit up will be the regular-season finale Sunday against Detroit.
Philadelphia 76ers forwards Georges Niang and Paul Millsap will move into the starting five for Monday's game against the Miami Heat. Both James Harden and Joel Embiid will take the night off due to rest purposes. That means, Niang and Millsap will join Tyrese Maxey, Matisse Thybulle and Tobias Harris in the starting five. Maxey is probably the best fantasy option out of all the starters. However, Niang could have sneaky streaming appeal or DFS value, assuming he gets hot from beyond the arc.
Philadelphia 76ers forward Georges Niang has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Miami Heat. He will enter the league's health and safety protocols, so he could be looking at a multiple game absence. Niang didn't have a huge role in the rotation, but the Sixers are still somewhat shorthanded. That means, Charles Bassey could be asked to play more minutes. He played well during his last time out and could have some low-end streaming appeal.
Utah Jazz forward Georges Niang is expected to see more minutes going forward, assuming the NBA season does return this year. Bojan Bogdanovic underwent season-ending wrist surgery for an issue that has plagued him since November. Royce O'Neale is expected to be the small-ball power forward while Bogdanovic is out. That means more minutes should be available for Niang as the backup four. However, Niang does not have great numbers this season, so he won't be worth adding in most leagues, assuming play does resume.
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