Ford signed a contract and was waived by Cleveland on Saturday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
This move grants the Cavaliers ownership of Ford's G League rights for the upcoming campaign. He'll report to the Cleveland Charge after clearing waivers.
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Aleem Ford: Displays solid all-around effort
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Ford recorded 10 points (3-9 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal across 24 minutes during Sunday's 110-98 win over the Gold.
Ford grabbed a team-high seven boards but didn't shoot the ball particularly well this past weekend versus Grand Rapids. The 25-year-old also made his defensive presence felt in the contest by snagging a takeaway and swatting a pair of shot attempts, and he's now averaging 11.7 points and 3.0 rebounds across 35 appearances with Lakeland this season.
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Aleem Ford: Reliable scorer in Monday's defeat
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Ford recorded 28 points (9-17 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and five rebounds across 38 minutes during Monday's 114-113 loss to the G League Knicks.
After failing to reach the 20-point mark in 19 out of his last 21 matchups, Ford registered 28 points while knocking down five three-point shots versus Westchester on Monday. The 6-foot-8 forward is now averaging 12.2 points and three rebounds per game this season for Lakeland.
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Aleem Ford: Scores 19 despite iffy shooting
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Ford registered 19 points (7-15 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and three steals across 31 minutes during Saturday's 117-111 win over the G League Celtics.
Although Ford logged the second-highest scoring total for Lakeland on Saturday, he shot just 22.2 percent from downtown and failed to record an assist in the contest. The 25-year-old is now averaging 12.4 points and 3.2 rebounds per game across Lakeland's last 12 matchups.
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Aleem Ford: Leads way by drilling 10 threes
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Ford recorded 32 points (11-20 FG, 10-18 3Pt, 0-1 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal across 37 minutes during Friday's 136-133 overtime loss to the Swarm.
Ford paced both clubs with a 32-point scoring effort Friday while knocking down an absurd 10 three-pointers on 18 attempts. The 25-year-old is now averaging 11.5 points on 31.1 minutes per game across Lakeland's last six contests.
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Aleem Ford: Drops 30 points in win
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Ford recorded 30 points (11-17 FG, 8-13 3Pt) and one rebound across 42 minutes during Monday's 131-116 win over the Skyhawks.
Although Ford knocked down eight three-point shots on 13 attempts en route to a season-high 30 points in Monday's matchup versus College Park, he was essentially non-existent in terms of every other statistical category. The 220-pound forward is now averaging 12.9 points across 30.4 minutes per game this season.
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Aleem Ford: Contributes 18 points
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Ford recorded 18 points (6-15 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and one assist across 26 minutes during Thursday's 111-105 loss to the G League Kings.
Ford corralled the second-highest point total for Lakeland on Thursday versus Stockton, though he shot a subpar 40 percent from the floor in the contest. He's now averaging 12 points on 29.2 minutes played per game this season for the G League Magic.
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Aleem Ford: Logs 15 points in win
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Ford recorded 15 points (6-13 FG, 3-9 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and two steals across 29 minutes during Thursday's 101-95 win over the Squadron.
Ford drew the start and compiled a solid outing Thursday night versus Birmingham, including 15 points and three three-point makes on nine attempts. The 6-foot-8 forward is now averaging 12.3 points across 12 games played this season for Lakeland.
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Aleem Ford: Team-leading 18 points Friday
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Ford recorded 18 points (6-13 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 30 minutes in Friday's 110-100 loss to the Capitanes.
Ford paced the Magic in scoring on a night where he sank four of his eight three-point tries. In three games so far this season, the 24-year-old has averaged 13.3 points in 29.1 minutes per game.
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Magic's Aleem Ford: Let go by Orlando
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Ford was waived by the Magic on Saturday.
The Magic waived Ford after being signed by them on Sept. 24. The former Wisconsin forward failed to impress in the preseason, not scoring more than three points in any of his three outings. Ford and Xavier Simpson were waived in order to make room for Jay Scrubb and Alex Morales.
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Magic's Aleem Ford: Inks deal with Orlando
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The Magic announced Saturday that they signed Ford.
Ford played five games for the Magic in 2021 and averaged 2.8 points and 3.0 rebounds in 14.8 minutes. While the 6-foot-8 forward out of Wisconsin has potential, he will need to improve on his 30.0 percent from the field and 13.3 percent from the three shooting splits to make the team this season.
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Aleem Ford: Streaky during rookie campaign
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Ford averaged 12.5 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 31.0 minutes across 31 appearances with the Lakeland Magic during the 2021-22 campaign.
Ford scored 20-plus points four times, including a season-high 30 during a March 23 loss. The 24-year-old was a streaky shooter throughout his rookie campaign, but he finished the season shooting 43.8 percent from the field and 38.7 percent from three (6.8 attempts per game). While he solidified himself as a solid floor-stretching option, Ford struggled to impact the game in other areas, which limited his overall potential.
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Aleem Ford: Connects on four triples
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Ford tallied 18 points (6-9 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds and one assist in 30 minutes during Tuesday's 129-91 win over the Cleveland Charge.
Ford was efficient from the field en route to his fifth straight game in double figures. Across 30 appearances with Lakeland, the 24-year-old is averaging 12.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 31.0 minutes per game.
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Aleem Ford: Struggles from deep
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Ford mustered 12 points (5-14 FG, 2-10 3Pt), six rebounds and one assist in 35 minutes during Saturday's 114-103 loss to the Capital City Go-Go.
After exploding for a season-high 30 points, Ford has made just five of his last 20 three-pointers. Across 28 appearances with Lakeland, the 24-year-old is averaging 12.3 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 30.9 minutes per game.
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Aleem Ford: Registers three steals
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Ford tallied 14 points (4-11 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three steals, one rebound and one assist in 28 minutes during Friday's 120-82 loss to the Capital City Go-Go.
Ford scored in double figures for the third time over his past four games and added a season-high three steals. Across 27 appearances with Lakeland, the 24-year-old is averaging 12.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 30.7 minutes per game.
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Aleem Ford: Scores game-high 30 points
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Ford posted 30 points (11-16 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, one steal and one block in 39 minutes during Wednesday's 123-112 loss to the Greensboro Swarm.
Ford made double-digit field goals for the third time this season en route to his second 30-plus point performance. Across 26 appearances with Lakeland, the 24-year-old is averaging 12.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 30.8 minutes per game.
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Aleem Ford: Scores team-high 27 points
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Ford totaled 27 points (10-16 FG, 7-13 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one steal in 30 minutes during Thursday's 130-101 loss to the Maine Celtics.
After four straight single-digit outings, Ford exploded for just his third 20-plus point performance of the season. Across 24 appearances with Lakeland, the 24-year-old is averaging 11.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 30.4 minutes per game.
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Aleem Ford: Season-high performance in win
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Ford recorded 33 points (11-17 FG, 9-13 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two steals in 35 minutes during Friday's 137-130 win over the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.
Ford exploded for season highs in field goals made, three-pointers made and points. Across 18 contests with Lakeland, the 24-year-old is averaging 11.8 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 32.7 minutes per game.
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Aleem Ford: Efficient shooting in loss
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Ford recorded 13 points (5-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt), three rebounds, one steal and one block in 37 minutes during Thursday's 111-107 loss to the Long Island Nets.
Ford was efficient from the field and scored in double figures for the fourth time over his last five games, including back-to-back contests. Across 14 appearances with Lakeland, the 24-year-old is averaging 11.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 33.7 minutes per game.
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Aleem Ford: Inefficient from field
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Ford tallied 16 points (6-15 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and one steal in 36 minutes during Tuesday's 118-104 loss to the Motor City Cruise.
Ford was inefficient from the field but was still able to score in double figures for a second straight game. He also added eight rebounds, his highest total since Jan. 8. In 24 appearances with Lakeland, the 24-year-old is averaging 10.3 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 31.1 minutes.