Nae'Qwan Tomlin
#35PF · Cleveland Cavaliers
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC-
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 60 | 5.8 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 46.0% | 20.4% | 73.8% |
| 2025-26 | 55 | 5.7 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 46.7% | 20.4% | 74.1% |
| 2024-25 | 5 | 7.2 | 4.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 40.6% | 20.0% | 72.7% |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$3.1M
AAV
$3.1M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Nae'Qwan Tomlin's contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers grades out as a fair market value contract, earning a C- CVI grade. At $3.1M per year over 1 year, this is a minimum-level contract. Nae'Qwan's deal falls in the minimum-level tier for NBA Power Forwards. At 25 years old, Nae'Qwan is in or near prime years, which supports the investment. This deal represents roughly fair market value — neither a steal nor an overpay. The deal will need consistent performance to grade out as a positive move long-term.
Performance Analysis
Nae'Qwan Tomlin earns a C- Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Power Forward. Across 60 career games, Nae'Qwan has averaged 5.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game. Nae'Qwan's strongest metric is FG% at 4602.6, compared to the NBA Power Forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 0.8, below the Power Forward median of 4.0. Among 83 NBA Power Forwards graded this season, Nae'Qwan ranks 60th in overall performance. Nae'Qwan will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Current Sentiment
Tomlin generates cautious optimism as an emerging role player with legitimate NBA potential. His C-minus performance shows promise but inconsistency; development arc remains unclear currently. Contract conversion signals organizational faith, though $3.1M annually seems reasonable for upside. Primary narrative centers on whether he can sustain rotation minutes consistently. Fans remain hopeful but reserved, wanting proof before declaring him franchise asset.
Transaction History
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