CLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday activated forward Ira Newble, who missed the first five games this season with knee tendinitis.

Newble was signed in the offseason as a free agent. He was bothered by a sore knee since training camp, and the club put him on the injured list to start the season as a precaution.

The 27-year-old Newble averaged 7.7 points and 3.7 rebounds in 73 games for Atlanta last season.