Israeli Guard Noam Yaakov Signs Unique Contract with Cleveland Cavaliers
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Israeli guard Noam Yaakov signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, aiming for a spot in the NBA. He will play for the G League team, the Cleveland Charge, and has a chance to impress during the Cavaliers' preseason games. The unique contract allows him to compete for a roster spot and potentially earn a two-way contract with the Cavaliers or another NBA team.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israeli guard Noam Yaakov signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
- The contract allows Yaakov to play for the G League's Cleveland Charge.
- He will have the opportunity to compete for a spot on the Cavaliers' main roster.
- Yaakov can potentially earn a two-way contract or a 10-day contract.
- He is expected to participate in upcoming preseason games against the Orlando Magic.
Israeli guard Noam Yaakov has signed a contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, aiming to make his way into the NBA. The deal is an Exhibit 10 contract, which primarily secures him a spot in the G League but allows him to compete for a place on the main Cavaliers roster based on his performance. Yaakov is expected to play for the Cavaliers' G League affiliate, the Cleveland Charge, managed by Liron Pe'nan, who was named the G League's most outstanding GM last season.
Yaakov will have the opportunity to participate in the Cavaliers' preseason games alongside the team's stars. Cleveland is scheduled to play the Orlando Magic twice in the coming days. The Cavaliers recently played the Boston Celtics, using all 17 of their players, which may indicate that Yaakov could see some playing time in the remaining exhibition games.
Should Yaakov impress, he could earn a two-way contract, allowing him to play for both the Cavaliers and the Charge. Other NBA teams can also offer him a two-way contract. Furthermore, starting January 5, 2027, NBA teams can sign players to 10-day contracts, presenting another potential pathway for advancement for Yaakov in the league.
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