The Pelicans acquired a versatile player like Green right before the trade deadline when they received Bruce Brown as part of the Brandon Ingram deal. Brown will fill Green’s role. Brandon Boston also will get more minutes.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are about to add more quality depth on the wing. Javonte Green is working on a buyout with the New Orleans Pelicans, and once he clears waivers and becomes a free agent, he is set to sign with the Cavaliers,

Earlier this month, the Cavs sent Caris LeVert, Georges Niang, three second-round picks and a pair of pick swaps to the Hawks for Hunter — a Sixth Man of the Year frontrunner who has made an immediate impact in two games with his new team.