Kendrick Perkins to sign with Cleveland Cavaliers

Veteran center Kendrick Perkins has completed his buyout with the Utah Jazz and will sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers upon clearing waivers.

Perkins, 30, is the "best available big" and gives the Cavs "things they don't have," such as a legitimate backup center, according to a source. He picked the Cavaliers over the Los Angeles Clippers.

The 12-year veteran is in the final year of a five-year deal. Most of Perkins' $9.6 million salary has been paid. He is due just over $3 million for the rest of this season. Perkins is averaging 4.0 and 5.5 rebounds in 19.2 minutes per game.