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Cleveland Cavaliers sign Tristan Enaruna to a two-way contract
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The Cavaliers signed forward Tristan Enaruna to a two-way contract, the team announced on Jan. 28.
The Cavs also announced they waived Akron native Chris Livingston , a forward who had been on a two-way contract with Cleveland since Nov. 4. The move involving Livingston was previously reported on Jan. 27. A former Buchtel High School star, Livingston appeared in three games this season with the Cavs and 16 games (one start) with the NBA G League's Cleveland Charge.
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Like Livingston, Enaruna has experience with the Charge and an additional connection to Northeast Ohio. A native of the Netherlands, Enaruna went undrafted after his Cleveland State career (2022-24). In 35 games as a Cleveland State senior in 2023-24, Enaruna averaged 19.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.2 steals and 33.2 minutes. Enaruna also played college basketball for Iowa State (2021-22) and Kansas (2019-21).
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Forward Tristan Enaruna with the NBA G League's Cleveland Charge in December 2025.
Tristan Enaruna stats
Enaruna has appeared in 23 games (all starts) this season with the Charge, averaging 19.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.4 steals and 30.8 minutes.
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Enaruna has scored 20-plus points in 13 games, reaching his NBA G League career-high twice with 29 points. Enaruna has scored in double figures 21 times this season.
Last season, Enaruna appeared in 46 games (21 starts) for the NBA G League's Maine Celtics, averaging 11 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 27.4 minutes.
Forward Tristan Enaruna with the NBA G League's Cleveland Charge in December 2025.
What did Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson say about Cavaliers signing Tristan Enaruna to a 2-way contract?
Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson commented on Enaruna's new deal before Cleveland hosted Akron native LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers on Jan. 28.
"He's earned it," Atkinson said of Enaruna. "And I think it started in Summer League, right? This has been a long process, and he's played phenomenally with the Charge. So [I'm a] big fan of his. So, really, I think he can help us, quite honestly. And with guys out — in and out — he'll probably get an opportunity here. So looking forward to having him on board."
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Tristan Enaruna height, weight
The Cavs list Enaruna as 6 feet, 8 inches and 220 pounds.
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Tristan Enaruna's Cavaliers jersey number
The Cavs have 17 players on their roster, including three with two-way contracts. Enaruna will wear No. 21 on his Cavs jersey, the team announced.
Nate Ulrich is the sports columnist of the Akron Beacon Journal and a sports features writer. Nate can be reached at nulrich@thebeaconjournal.com . On Twitter: @ByNateUlrich .
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