 However, he was subsequently released by the Knicks on October 25, as the team needed to cut down its roster to 15 players.Then on October 29, he was signed by the Cleveland Cavaliers to fill the 15th spot on their opening day roster.Nichols sat on the bench for the first month of his time with the Cavaliers, but saw his first action on November 28, scoring 2 points in 8 minutes of playing time.