Lou Amundson is headed to Cleveland.
According to Chris Fedor of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, the Cavaliers have agreed to a deal with veteran big man Lou Amundson. Amundson’s agency Priority Sports sent out a tweet congratulating the power forward on his new deal Friday afternoon.
Congrats @LouAmundson17 on signing with the @cavs! We’re excited for you Louuuuuu!
— Priority Sports (@PrioritySports) September 19, 2014
Amundson, who worked out for Cleveland a few weeks ago, appeared in 18 games last year with the New Orleans Pelicans. The former UNLV Runnin’ Rebel averaged 2.1 points and 3.1 rebounds per game with New Orleans.
Amundson is a hustle player who guarantees energy and ferocity off the bench. Amundson spent two seasons in Phoenix with Cavaliers GM David Griffin, including the 2009-10 season when Phoenix made it to the Western Conference Finals. Amundson was an important part of Phoenix’s success, averaging a career high 4.7 points and 4.4 rebounds per game.
Lou Amundson averages 3.6 points and 3.5 rebounds per game for his NBA career.
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