Israeli Guard Noam Yaacov Signs Exhibit 10 Contract with Cleveland Cavaliers
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Israeli guard Noam Yaacov has signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, offering him a chance to compete for a roster spot in training camp. This type of contract does not guarantee a full NBA salary but can lead to bonuses and a path to a standard contract. Yaacov faces significant competition for limited roster spots on the Cavaliers. Several players have previously used Exhibit 10 contracts as a springboard to NBA careers.
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- Israeli guard Noam Yaacov signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
- The contract provides an opportunity for Yaacov to compete in the Cavaliers' training camp.
- Exhibit 10 contracts do not guarantee a full NBA salary but can include bonuses.
- Yaacov faces competition from multiple players for a limited number of roster spots.
- Several players have successfully transitioned from Exhibit 10 contracts to NBA deals.
Israeli guard Noam Yaacov has taken a significant step towards his NBA aspirations by signing an Exhibit 10 contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers. While this deal does not guarantee him a spot in the league, it offers him an opportunity to prove himself during the Cavaliers' training camp.
An Exhibit 10 contract primarily serves as an invitation to training camp, allowing teams to evaluate players with low risk. If Yaacov does not make the Cavaliers' main roster, he can join their development team, managed by Liron Pe'nan. The path to the NBA is challenging, as teams can only carry 15 players on standard contracts and three on two-way contracts. The Cavaliers currently have 21 players on their roster, with 14 on guaranteed contracts, and 17 dressed for their first preseason game against Boston.
Yaacov faces competition from several guards and forwards also vying for a non-guaranteed spot, including Keidric Jones, Zach Austin, Kadary Richmond, Rashawn Eaglin, Riley Minix, Tristan Anaoruna, and center Ernest Odiase Jr.
Financially, an Exhibit 10 contract does not ensure a full NBA season salary. However, it allows players to earn a bonus of up to approximately $91,000 in the 2026-27 season if they join the team's development squad for at least 60 days after being released. This bonus is in addition to the G League salary of $46,350 for a standard full season. If a player makes the NBA roster, the contract converts to a one-year minimum salary deal, dependent on their experience.
Several players have successfully leveraged Exhibit 10 contracts as a stepping stone to regular NBA deals. Tyrese Martin, now with Barcelona, signed an Exhibit 10 deal in September 2024, moved to a two-way contract a month later, and secured a two-year NBA contract by February 2025. Similarly, Jaimir Young joined Miami on an Exhibit 10 contract in September 2025, progressed to a two-way deal, and received a standard NBA contract in April 2026. Mac McClung also signed an Exhibit 10 contract with Orlando in 2024, later received a two-way contract, and signed with Indiana in October 2025 after splitting time between the G League and the NBA. However, even standard contracts may not guarantee a permanent NBA position as they can be partially non-guaranteed.
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