Israeli Guard Noam Yaacov Signs Exhibit 10 Contract With Cleveland Cavaliers
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
Israeli basketball player Noam Yaacov signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, aiming to make it to the NBA. The 21-year-old guard's contract is for one season at minimum salary and allows him to play in preseason games. If he impresses, his contract could be converted to a two-way deal before the regular season starts.
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- Israeli guard Noam Yaacov signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers.
- The contract allows Yaacov to play in preseason games with the hope of earning a roster spot.
- If Yaacov impresses, his contract could be converted to a two-way deal.
- The 21-year-old guard previously had a move to the University of Utah canceled.
- Yaacov has played for multiple teams in Israel and Europe, including Ostend last season.
Israeli basketball player Noam Yaacov has signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers, marking a step towards his aspiration of playing in the world's top basketball league. The 21-year-old guard, whose previous move to the University of Utah was canceled, now has a new opportunity with the Cavaliers. This contract is not guaranteed and will allow him to participate in preseason games, with the hope of impressing the team and securing a spot on the roster for the upcoming NBA season.
Yaacov began his career at Hapoel Emek Hefer and has played for several teams, including Maccabi Vilna, Hapoel Jerusalem, Hapoel Tel Aviv, and Ostend in Belgium last season. His agency, 2talentsports1, announced the signing on Instagram, calling it a "big step forward" and "a new opportunity to chase the NBA dream."
The contract is for one season at the league minimum salary and primarily serves as an invitation to the team's training camp, allowing them to evaluate new players. If Yaacov performs well, he could have his contract converted to a two-way contract before the regular season begins, enabling him to play for the Cavaliers during the season.
The Cavaliers have played one preseason game so far, losing to Boston. Yaacov hopes to get an opportunity in the next game against Orlando, with two more preseason games against Orlando to follow before the Cavaliers open their regular season on October 22 or 23 against Philadelphia.
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