Cavaliers forward Riley Minix is close to signing a contract with ASVEL in France, according to a report from Blazo Komnenic of Meridian Sport (hat tip to Eurohoops).
After going undrafted out of Morehead State in 2024, Minix initially signed an Exhibit 10 training camp contract with San Antonio and was promoted to a two-way deal shortly before the 2024/25 season began.
The 25-year-old only played seven minutes in one game as a rookie with the Spurs, but he was a steady contributor for the team’s G League affiliate in Austin, averaging 19.3 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.2 blocks on .524/.414/.853 shooting in 19 games (31.6 minutes per contest).
Minix returned to the Spurs on a two-way contract last summer and appeared in three games with the club in 2025/26 before being waived in mid-December. He signed a two-year, two-way contract with Cleveland in February, making six appearances for the Cavs late in his second season.
In 34 NBAGL games (31.9 MPG) with the Austin Spurs and Cleveland Charge in 2025/26, Minix averaged 18.0 PPG, 6.6 RPG, 3.0 APG and 1.3 SPG on .519/.428/.800 shooting splits.
While Minix is technically under contract for 2026/27, his two-way deal is non-guaranteed, and it wouldn’t be surprising if the Cavaliers permit him to pursue an overseas opportunity. Signing with ASVEL would represent Minix’s first stint in Europe.
A guy with his size and shooting skills should make his way onto an NBA roster eventually. Reminds me of Duncan Robinson.