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In an expected move over the weekend, Lorenzen Wright’s signing was followed by Darnell Jackson joining the team officially.  From the AP:

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers signed forward Darnell Jackson on Saturday.

The Cavaliers acquired the rights to Jackson, 22, from Miami during this year’s NBA draft in exchange for one of Cleveland’s two second round picks in 2009.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The 6-foot-8, 250-pound forward averaged 11.2 points and a team-high 6.7 rebounds in 40 games during his senior year at Kansas. He played a key role in the Jayhawks’ run to the NCAA championship earlier this year.

Jackson played for the Cavaliers during the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. In five games, he averaged 5.8 points and 5.4 rebounds in 24.6 minutes per game.

Well the Cavs may not be heavy on talent up front, they are certainly have more bodies then in past seasons.  A Dwayne Jones siting didn’t bring with it much optimism, but when the Cavs get to their 4th, 5th, and 6th big men, most fans will be excited to see JJ Hickson and Darnell Jackson show what they can do.