Israeli Prospect Noam Yaakov Nears NBA Dream with Cleveland Cavaliers
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Israeli basketball player Noam Yaakov has signed an exhibit 10 contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, aiming for a spot in the NBA via the G League. His most likely path is a two-way contract, offering a salary of $636,000, or potentially 10-day contracts. The G League season starts November 10, with the Cavaliers holding his rights. Yaakov needs to demonstrate his value to the team to earn a roster spot.
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- Noam Yaakov signed an exhibit 10 contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, targeting the NBA.
- Yaakov's primary path to the NBA is expected to be through the G League.
- He could earn a two-way contract worth $636,000 or 10-day contracts.
- The G League season begins November 10, with the earliest 10-day contract date January 5.
- Mario Hezonja is currently favored for a potential final roster spot over Yaakov.
Israeli basketball player Noam Yaakov, formerly of Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem, is nearing his NBA aspirations after signing an exhibit 10 contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The contract indicates Yaakov's primary path will be through the NBA G League, with the possibility of earning a two-way or 10-day contract with the Cavaliers later in the season. Yaakov signed the contract with the understanding that playing in the G League is his most likely scenario for the upcoming season.
The Cavaliers currently have 14 guaranteed contracts, and while Yaakov's physical play and defensive effort could be assets, the team's roster is competitive. Mario Hezonja is considered a favorite for the final roster spot, potentially ahead of Yaakov. The team's salary cap situation might also influence their decisions regarding minimum contracts for players like Hezonja.
Cleveland holds Yaakov's rights in the G League from drafting him in the international draft last year. An intended stint in college basketball at Utah fell through due to NCAA regulations. The G League season begins November 10, with the earliest date for 10-day contracts being January 5. Yaakov's G League team, the Cleveland Charge, has a history of developing successful players under Liron Pe'anan.
If Yaakov secures a two-way contract, he would earn approximately $636,000 for the season, a significant portion of which would be paid while he is in the G League. Two-way contracts allow players to spend up to 50 regular-season games with the NBA team. Alternatively, 10-day contracts would pay him $73,000 per contract. The article notes that while Yaakov showed promise last year, he is still developing and needs to prove his value beyond statistics in the G League, focusing on team contribution and energy.
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