Cavs sign guard Jackson to 10-day deal

AP News | 2010-01-23 22:53:08

<div id="subtitle">Cavaliers sign G Cedric Jackson to 10-day deal; insurance while Williams, West rehab injuries</div><div><p>The Cleveland Cavaliers signed point guard Cedric Jackson to a 10-day contract.</p><p>The move Saturday was prompted by injuries to Mo Williams and Delonte West in the past few days. The team lost Williams to a sprained shoulder and West to a broken finger.</p><p>Williams is out for at least one month, and the club doesn't know how long it will be without West. He was injured in Thursday night's win over the Lakers — his first start replacing Williams.</p><p>Jackson, who played at Cleveland State, will give the Cavs some depth behind Daniel Gibson, who will start at the point Saturday night against Oklahoma City.</p><p>He is already familiar with LeBron James, because Jackson worked out with the Cavaliers over the summer. Coach Mike Brown has seen little of Jackson, who considers himself a defensive specialist.</p><p>"On the little bit of tape I've watched, it seems like he's tough and athletic," Brown said. "Seems like he's not afraid."</p><p>The 6-foot-3 Jackson averaged 14.7 points and 7.6 assists for Erie of the NBA Development League.</p><img src="http://admatch-syndication.mochila.com/images/ad.gif?aid=67620625&bid=informcom" /></div><div id="copyright"><div>


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