Report: Former Cavalier Signs With Lakers, Breaks NBA G-League Record

Originally posted on FanNation Cavs Insider
By Logan Potosky | Last updated 1/6/24

Dylan Windler played 84 games for the Cleveland Cavaliers, all of which were off the bench. The 2019 first-round pick averaged 3.3 points and 2.3 rebounds per contest, while shooting 41.6% from the field and 32.2% from three-point range with the Wine and Gold.

He also played in 23 NBA G-League regular season games for Cleveland’s affiliate Cleveland Charge, averaging 13.0 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game and shooting 39.2% from three-point range.

But now, Windler is reportedly heading to his third NBA team after a record-breaking performance in the NBA G-League last night.

According to ESPN Senior NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski, the 27-year-old has agreed to a Two-Way Contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.

This new contract agreement comes less than a day after he scored 23 points and grabbed an NBA G-League record 33 rebounds in a game for the New York Knicks’ G-League affiliate Westchester Knicks.

Despite averaging just 2.3 rebounds per game in his NBA career so far, Windler has excelled as a rebounder during his basketball career. He averaged 10.1 rebounds per game over his final two collegiate seasons at Belmont University.

Windler became a free agent this past offseason after the Cavaliers decided to not extend a qualifying offer to him.

He then signed a contract with the Knicks in late July of 2023, appearing in three NBA games with them this season.

The swingman unfortunately suffered multiple injuries during his time with Cleveland, such as a fractured shooting hand in his first career NBA game, and a significant ankle injury last season.

This article first appeared on FanNation Cavs Insider and was syndicated with permission.

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