The Cleveland Cavaliers are waiving two-way player Chris Livingston, according to multiple reports. A league source confirmed the move to the Akron Beacon Journal.
Livingston, an Akron native, had recently suffered a hand injury that will reportedly keep him sidelined for about a month, according to Cleveland.com.
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Chris Livingston reaches for a rebound against the Toronto Raptors on Nov. 24, 2025, in Toronto, Ontario.
The 23-year-old played in just three games for the Cavaliers this season, spending most of his time with the Cleveland Charge of the NBA G League. In those three games for the Cavs, Livingston averaged 3.0 points and 1.0 rebounds per game.
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In 11 games played for the Charge in the G League, Livingston averaged 16.5 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game. He converted 43.6% of his field goals and 29.8% of his 3-point attempts.
A former Akron Buchtel High School star, Livingston signed his two-way contract with the Cavs in November.
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Cleveland Cavs waive Akron native Chris Livingston