Rashaun Agee, the former Texas A&M beast, is still somehow in the mix with the Cleveland Cavaliers after their first round of roster cuts. Yeah, you heard that right. This dude is battling for a spot, and despite some seriously long odds, he’s survived the axe as the Cavs gear up for their regular-season opener on October 22 against Philadelphia. It’s a grind, but he’s still in the fight.
Agee’s Gritty Fight for a Roster Spot
The Cavaliers initially brought Agee in on an Exhibit 10 contract back on September 23, fresh off his run with them in the NBA Summer League. Now, an Exhibit 10 isn’t guaranteed money, but it’s his golden ticket to participate in training camp and show what he’s got. Cleveland hasn’t been shy about trimming the fat, either. Curtis Jones and Kadary Richmond got waived on October 9, and Jaxson Robinson was released just a couple of days ago on October 14. But Agee? He’s still got a contract, still in contention. He only played in one of Cleveland’s three preseason games, but he made those 11 minutes count against Boston. He dropped six points, grabbed two rebounds, hit one of three from the field, splashed a three-pointer, and went 3-for-4 from the free-throw line. Talk about making the most of a limited look!
The Uphill Battle and the G League Play
Let’s be real, making the final regular-season roster is going to be incredibly tough for Agee. The Cavaliers have already filled all three of their two-way spots, and he’s not just competing against a few guys; he’s up against a frontcourt packed with established NBA talent. It’s a brutal reality of the league. But here’s the kicker: an NBA roster spot isn’t his only path forward, not with this kind of contract. The Cavs could still waive him but then bring him into their G League affiliate, the Cleveland Charge. That Exhibit 10 deal actually gives him a bonus if he spends at least 60 days with the Charge. Agee put up serious numbers in his lone season at Texas A&M, averaging 14.6 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 2.4 assists, starting 33 games and helping the Aggies hit the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The talent is there, but the roster crunch is real.
So, while he’s made it through this initial round of cuts, Agee’s situation is absolutely one to keep an eye on as the Cavaliers finalize everything before tipping off against Philadelphia. This kid’s still fighting, and you gotta respect the hustle.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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