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Cavaliers sign 2025 breakout forward to a new two-year contract<\/a> originally appeared on The Sporting News<\/a>. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

After an eventful and successful NBA trade deadline that resulted in them landing James Harden, Dennis Schroder, and Keon Ellis, the Cleveland Cavaliers<\/a> aren’t quite done making moves to the roster.<\/p>\n

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On Tuesday, the Cavaliers signed two-way forward Nae’Qwan Tomlin to a two-year, $3 million fully guaranteed NBA contract, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported<\/a>.<\/p>\n

From being an undrafted free agent in 2024 to emerging as a pivotal piece to the Cavaliers in 2025-26, Tomlin has officially climbed the ranks.<\/p>\n

What role has Nae’Qwan Tomlin played for the Cavaliers this season?<\/p>\n

Nae’Qwan Tomlin, 25, made his NBA debut back in February of 2024, but didn’t see relevant minutes until the final game of the regular season. In a double-overtime win over the Indiana Pacers<\/a> on April 13 of last season, Tomlin broke out, recording 24 points, 12 rebounds, two assists, and one block while shooting 80for-21 from the field and hitting two three-pointers.<\/p>\n

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This performance was exactly what he needed, and Tomlin carried this momentum into the 2025-26 season.<\/p>\n

After starting this year with the Cleveland Charge, the Cavs’ G League affiliate, Tomlin made his season debut in early November. His minutes have continued to grow.<\/p>\n

Through 43 appearances for the Cavaliers this in 2025-26, Tomlin is averaging 6.5 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.0 assists while shooting 48.7 percent from the field.<\/p>\n

His energy and reliability have become something that head coach Kenny Atkinson has admired while Cleveland has dealt with injuries to their front court.<\/p>\n

The franchise finally decided that he was deserving of an NBA contract. Expect Tomlin to play a key role in the Cavaliers’ hopeful playoff run, playing under Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen once the usual starters get back to good health.<\/p>\n

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