Powell won't play in the Las Vegas Summer League due to a left groin strain, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.
Powell has yet to make his NBA debut after spending the 2023-24 campaign in the G League. There is no indication his left groin strain will keep him out for the regular season. He is currently set to enter the 2024-25 season as a free agent.
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Justin Powell: Issued release
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Powell was waived by Cleveland on Saturday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
Powell joined the Cavs on a training camp deal back in September, but he was ultimately unable to secure a roster spot. If he fails to draw interest on the waiver wire, he'll likely report to Cleveland's G League team, the Cleveland Charge.
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Cavaliers' Justin Powell: Signs with Cleveland
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Powell signed a contract with the Cavaliers on Wednesday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Powell went undrafted this summer but joined the Heat for Summer League play. He averaged 2.0 points and 1.0 rebounds in 8.4 minutes per game over three appearances in the Summer League and will attempt to carve out a role in Cleveland during camp.
