The Cleveland Cavaliers have waived forward Jaxson Robinson, finalizing a series of roster moves as they prepare for their preseason finale. The team also released guard Kadary Richmond to create space for new Exhibit 10 signings Noam Yaacov and, ironically, Jaxson Robinson himself earlier in the week. This shuffling comes after the Cavs dropped their most recent preseason contest, a 132-116 loss to the Orlando Magic on October 13.
The Cavaliers' front office has been busy managing the back end of their training camp roster. To sign Israeli-Danish guard Noam Yaacov and bring back Jaxson Robinson on Exhibit 10 contracts, the team needed to open two spots. They did so by waiving guards Kadary Richmond and Curtis Jones, who were on similar non-guaranteed deals.
Robinson's situation is unique. The 6-foot-7 wing was originally signed by Cleveland after going undrafted in 2025. He was waived before the 2025-26 season to secure a bonus for joining the G League's Cleveland Charge, where he spent last year. His return on a new Exhibit 10 deal and subsequent waiver is a procedural step, likely setting him up to re-join the Charge for the upcoming G League season.
Jaxson Robinson, 23, is a familiar name for the organization. He played 43 games for the Cleveland Charge last season, averaging 9.0 points and 2.2 rebounds per game. During the G League regular season, he showed improvement, posting 10.0 points and 2.7 rebounds in 21.0 minutes per contest while hitting 37.3% of his three-point attempts.
The new addition is Noam Yaacov, a 21-year-old combo guard. Yaacov played professionally in Belgium last season for BC Oostende, putting up impressive numbers: 17.2 points, 6.0 assists, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.1 steals per game. He had previously committed to play college basketball at the University of Utah this fall before opting for the Cavaliers' training camp opportunity. Both players are expected to be key figures for the Charge this winter.
These moves finalize the Cavaliers' roster heading into their last preseason action. The team has had a mixed bag of results in exhibition play. They beat the Orlando Magic 119-105 on October 11 but fell to the same team 132-116 two days later. They also opened their preseason slate with a 113-124 loss to the Boston Celtics on October 8.
The tinkering with the end of the bench is standard preseason business. It allows the coaching staff to evaluate different personnel while securing rights to prospects for their G League affiliate. The focus now shifts to the main roster and their final tune-up before the regular season.
The Cavaliers' immediate focus is their next and final preseason fixture, an away game against the Philadelphia 76ers on October 22. Following that, all eyes will be on the opening night of the 2026-27 NBA regular season. For players like Robinson and Yaacov, the plan is to report to the Cleveland Charge and develop in the G League.
This roster churn shows the constant evaluation process in the NBA. While the core of the Cavaliers remains set, competition for the final spots and long-term development never stops. The performance of Charge players this season could directly impact future call-ups and roster decisions for the parent club.
