Manny Harris Signs with Cleveland Cavaliers

ORLANDO, Feb. 21, 2012 – The Cleveland Cavaliers today signed guard Manny Harris for the 27th GATORADE Call-Up of the 2011-12 NBA Development League season. Harris joins more than 90 NBA Players with NBA D-League experience currently on 2011-12 rosters.

In 17 games with the Canton Charge this season, Harris (6-5, 185) averaged 21.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.7 steals in 32.9 minutes. Harris has been selected the NBA D-League Performer of the Week twice this season -- most recently Monday, for games played Feb. 13-19. Harris had a season-high 46 points on 17-of-30 shooting with nine rebounds, six assists and four steals in 45 minutes in a 136-113 victory over Rio Grande Valley on Feb. 16. His 46 points were the second-most by an individual in any D-League game this season.

Harris is expected to join the Cavaliers today and be available tonight when the team hosts the Detroit Pistons at Quicken Loans Arena.