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Israeli Guard Noam Yaacov Signs Exhibit 10 Contract With Cleveland Cavaliers
Israeli guard Noam Yaacov has signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, offering him an opportunity to compete for a roster spot in the team's training camp. The contract does not guarantee a full NBA salary but allows him to earn a bonus of up to approximately $91,000 and can serve as a path to a standard or two-way contract.
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- 01Israeli guard Noam Yaacov signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers to compete in training camp.
- 02The contract does not guarantee an NBA salary but offers a bonus of up to approximately $91,000.
- 03Yaacov faces intense competition for a roster spot, with Mario Hezonja favored for the final guaranteed position.
- 04If he does not make the main roster, Yaacov is expected to play for the Cavaliers' G League affiliate starting November 10.
- 05In the G League, Yaacov could earn a two-way contract worth $636,000 or sign 10-day contracts starting January 5.
- 06The Cavaliers hold Yaacov's G League rights after selecting him in the international draft last year.
Yaacov faces significant competition for limited roster spots, as the Cavaliers currently have 14 guaranteed contracts. Mario Hezonja is currently favored to take the 15th and final spot on the roster. If Yaacov does not make the main team, he is expected to play in the G League, where the Cavaliers' affiliate holds his rights after drafting him last year. The G League season is scheduled to begin on November 10.
While in the G League, Yaacov could earn a two-way contract worth $636,000, which allows for up to 50 regular-season NBA games, or sign 10-day contracts, which become available starting January 5. His physical play and defensive commitment are seen as potential assets for the Cavaliers, who emphasize a defensive identity.
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