The Cleveland Cavaliers have waived forward Chris Livingston, according to NBA insider Michael Scotto. Livingston signed a two-way contract with the team on October 31, 2025.
Livingston appeared in three games for Cleveland this season, averaging 3.0 points in 5.7 minutes per contest. His brief tenure saw him struggle for consistent playing time behind a deep Cavaliers roster.
In the G League, Livingston showed more production with the Cleveland affiliate, posting 16.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 1.6 assists over 11 games while shooting 43.6% from the field. His performance followed strong outings with the Wisconsin Herd, where he averaged 18.3 points and 8.4 rebounds in 2024–25.
Cleveland enters Wednesday’s action with a 28-20 record, sitting fifth in the Eastern Conference, led by Donovan Mitchell’s 29.5 points per game and Evan Mobley’s 17.9 points with 8.8 rebounds. Darius Garland contributes 18.0 points and 6.9 assists per game, anchoring the Cavaliers’ backcourt.
The team’s forward rotation remains stacked with De’Andre Hunter, Sam Merrill, and Jaylon Tyson, leaving limited opportunity for Livingston to earn extended minutes. Jarrett Allen and Mobley continue to provide strong frontcourt production, while Tyrese Proctor and Craig Porter Jr. add depth at guard positions.
