Israeli Guard Noam Yaacov Signs Exhibit 10 Contract With Cleveland Cavaliers
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Israeli guard Noam Yaacov, 21, has signed a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, aiming to join the NBA. Sports Illustrated noted his scoring ability but suggested limited playing time. The contract offers a potential bonus and a path through the G League affiliate if he doesn't make the main roster. Yaacov faces significant competition for a spot on the 15-player NBA roster.
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- Israeli guard Noam Yaacov signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
- Sports Illustrated highlighted Yaacov's scoring potential but predicted limited NBA playing time.
- The contract allows the Cavaliers to evaluate Yaacov during training camp without a full-season commitment.
- Yaacov previously faced NCAA academic ineligibility and joined the Cavaliers' G League team.
- An Exhibit 10 contract could provide Yaacov with a bonus and a G League salary.
- Yaacov faces strong competition for a limited roster spot on the Cavaliers.
Israeli guard Noam Yaacov, 21, has signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, an agreement that allows the team to evaluate him during training camp without a full-season commitment. The move was covered by American sports media, with Sports Illustrated highlighting the "surprising move by Cleveland" and Yaacov's opportunity to pursue his NBA dream. Yaacov previously committed to the University of Utah but was deemed academically ineligible by the NCAA. He then joined the Cleveland Charge, the Cavaliers' G League affiliate.
Sports Illustrated noted Yaacov's impressive statistics from his recent season in Belgium, where he averaged over 16 points and seven assists per game, emphasizing his scoring and playmaking abilities. However, the publication also assessed that Yaacov and fellow new signee Jackson Robinson are unlikely to receive significant playing time with the Cavaliers this season.
An Exhibit 10 contract does not guarantee a full NBA season salary but could provide Yaacov with a bonus of up to approximately $91,000 in the 2026-27 season, contingent on joining the team's development squad for at least 60 days after his release. He could also earn $46,350 if he plays a full season with the development team. Yaacov faces stiff competition for a roster spot, as the Cavaliers currently have 21 players, 14 on guaranteed contracts, and several other guards and forwards vying for limited positions.
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