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Cavaliers Sign Olivier Sarr to Two-Way Deal, Waive Darius Brown II

The 27-year-old center bolsters Cleveland’s frontcourt pipeline through the Charge after a productive run with Raptors 905.

Overview

  • Cleveland announced the signing of Olivier Sarr to a two-way contract on Wednesday, with multiple outlets reporting Darius Brown II was waived to open the spot.
  • Sarr is expected to log most of his minutes with the Cleveland Charge while serving as emergency depth behind Jarrett Allen, Evan Mobley and Thomas Bryant.
  • With Raptors 905 this season, Sarr averaged 11.2 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 23.7 minutes across 39 G League games.
  • He previously appeared in 46 NBA games for the Oklahoma City Thunder from 2021 to 2024, averaging 4.8 points and 3.5 rebounds.
  • After a ruptured Achilles in the 2024 G League Finals sidelined him for 2024-25, Sarr returned this season; he is the older brother of Wizards No. 2 pick Alex Sarr.