Cavs general manager Mike Gansey confirmed the franchise plans to fill a full-time roster spot by signing Proctor to a multiyear contract as opposed to a two-way deal. "We had him almost as a first-round grade,

The Cleveland Cavaliers drafted two players in the second round on June 26, and general manager Mike Gansey discussed how the Cavs view the prospects.

The Cleveland Cavaliers selected Duke’s Tyrese Proctor in the second round with the No. 49 overall pick Thursday night at the 2025 NBA Draft. Duke has now produced 116 NBA Draft picks — one of just four college programs to surpass 100. In the last 10 years, 30 Blue Devils have been drafted, the most in the nation.