Overview
- The agreement was reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania, citing agents Mark Bartelstein and Zach Kurtin.
- Bryant becomes Cleveland’s 14th standard-contract player as the Cavs plan to carry 14 to manage luxury-tax costs.
- Contract terms were not disclosed, leaving his regular-season roster status to be finalized during training camp.
- The 6-foot-10 center was a rotation piece in Indiana’s run to the 2025 NBA Finals, including an 11-point, three‑3-pointer Game 6 in the East finals.
- An eight-year veteran with career averages of 8.9 points and 5.1 rebounds, Bryant adds size and shooting behind Jarrett Allen, Evan Mobley and newcomer Larry Nance Jr., helpful as Max Strus rehabs and Darius Garland ramps up from surgery.