Cleveland, OH -- (Sports Network) - The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired the draft rights to forward Emir Preldzic from the Phoenix Suns in exchange for cash considerations.

"Emir is a talented and versatile player that plays multiple positions for his team in Turkey. We are pleased to have his rights and look forward to getting to know him more," Cavaliers general manager Danny Ferry said.

Preldzic was taken 57th overall by the Suns during Thursday's NBA draft. The 21-year-old played the past two seasons with Fenerbahce Ulker Istanbul of the Turkish League and averaged 8.8 points on 51 percent shooting, 4.5 rebounds and 4.3 assists in 24 games last year.

The 6-foot-9 forward also averaged 7.3 points on 45.6 percent shooting, 3.8 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 16 games during Euroleague play. He has also played in the Slovenian League (2004-2007) and Adriatic League (2006-07).