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Instant reaction: Cavs waive Okaro White, acquire Sam Dekker in trade with Clippers (updated)

According to ESPN’S Adrian Wojnarowski, the Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to acquire 24-year-old forward Sam Dekker in a trade with the Los Angeles Clippers. The Cavs will use a trade exception to absorb Dekker’s salary.

Sides are still working through parameters, but it’s essentially Clippers clearing a roster spot and a chance for Dekker to get a better opportunity for minutes with Cavs. https://t.co/aIYRLW2rAo

Dekker, a three-year pro, has averaged 4.2 points — on 48.1 percent shooting from the field, 28.3 percent shooting from three and 60.5 percent shooting from the charity stripe — and 2.