Israeli Guard Noam Yaacov Signs Non-Guaranteed Exhibit 10 Contract With Cleveland Cavaliers
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Israeli basketball player Noam Yaacov has signed a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, a step towards an NBA career. The one-year deal allows him to compete for a spot and potentially convert to a two-way contract. Yaacov, who previously played in Belgium and for Hapoel Tel Aviv, was not selected in the NBA draft. This contract does not guarantee him a place on the final roster.
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- Israeli guard Noam Yaacov signed a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
- The one-year deal allows Yaacov to attend training camp and potentially convert to a two-way contract.
- Yaacov previously played for Ostend in Belgium, averaging 18.2 points per game last season.
- He played for Hapoel Tel Aviv and participated in the NBA pre-draft combine.
- The contract does not guarantee Yaacov a spot on the Cavaliers' final NBA roster.
Israeli basketball player Noam Yaacov has taken a significant step toward an NBA career by signing an Exhibit 10 contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers. This one-year, minimum-wage deal is non-guaranteed and primarily serves as an invitation to training camp, allowing the team to evaluate players with low risk while retaining their rights. Yaacov, 21, will have the flexibility to move between the Cavaliers' NBA team and their development squad.
An Exhibit 10 contract offers potential advantages, including the possibility of conversion to a two-way contract before the regular season begins, avoiding the need for player release and re-signing. Two-way players can be part of both the NBA roster and the development team, playing up to 50 games with the senior team. Each NBA team can have up to three such players in addition to their 15 standard contracts.
If the Cavaliers decide to release a player on an Exhibit 10 contract before the season starts, that player might be eligible for a financial bonus if they join the team's development squad and remain there for at least 60 consecutive days. For the 2025-26 season, this bonus could reach up to $85,300, enabling the player to continue developing with the club even if they don't make the NBA roster. However, signing such a contract does not guarantee a final roster spot or any playing time in the top league.
Last season, Yaacov excelled with Ostend in the Belgian league, averaging 18.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game. He also put up strong numbers in the FIBA Champions League. His career path includes stints with Hapoel Emek Hefer, French club Villeurbanne, and Hapoel Tel Aviv. After his season in Belgium, Yaacov participated in the NBA pre-draft combine but was not selected. He was previously denied permission to play for the University of Utah.
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