Former Dallas Mavericks guard Deron Williams cleared waivers as the league's 5 p.m. deadline passed Saturday and is likely to be signed by the Cavaliers, a league source said.
ESPN's Marc Stein and Brian Windhorst both cited league sources in saying Williams made it through unclaimed.
Logistics may prevent the Cavaliers' signing from happening immediately, but it appears their long search for a backup point guard may soon end.
The Cavs had to suffer through some anxiety when three-time All-Star Williams hit waivers because of Williams' manageable $8 million salary. But the fact that Williams could join close friend Kyle Korver, a former teammate with the Utah Jazz, is another selling point for the defending NBA champions.