The Cavaliers are making a quiet but savvy roster move, signing forward Riley Minix to a two-way contract - and if you’ve been paying attention to the G League this season, this one makes a lot of sense.
Minix, 25, started the year with the Spurs on a two-way deal, though his stint in San Antonio was brief. He appeared in just three games, logging a total of eight minutes before being waived in December to make room for Kyle Mangas.
But Minix didn’t spend long on the sidelines. He landed with the Cleveland Charge, the Cavs’ G League affiliate, and from there, he’s been making a strong case for another NBA look.
In 12 regular-season games with the Charge, Minix has been nothing short of efficient and impactful. He’s averaged 19.3 points and 6.7 rebounds per game, shooting 55.6% from the floor and a scorching 45.7% from beyond the arc. Those aren’t just solid G League numbers - they’re the kind of stats that turn heads in front offices.
What’s stood out about Minix during his time in Cleveland’s system is his consistency. He’s been one of the Charge’s go-to scoring options, showing a smooth shooting stroke, confidence in catch-and-shoot situations, and the ability to finish at the rim. He’s not just putting up numbers - he’s doing it within the flow of the offense, which is exactly what you want to see from a developmental wing.
The timing of the move lines up with an opening in Cleveland’s two-way slots. With Nae’Qwan Tomlin recently promoted to the standard 15-man roster, the Cavs had room to bring in another player on a two-way deal. Minix joins Tristan Enaruna and Emanuel Miller as the third two-way player on the roster.
What makes this signing even more seamless is that Minix is already familiar with the Cavs’ system. That kind of continuity matters, especially when you’re dealing with limited practice time and trying to get meaningful contributions from your two-way guys. He’s eligible to suit up for up to 17 NBA regular-season games - a prorated portion of the league’s 50-game limit for two-way players.
Bottom line: this is a low-risk, high-upside move by Cleveland. Minix has already proven he can produce at the G League level, and now he’ll get another shot to show what he can do at the next tier. For a team looking to build depth and develop talent internally, this is exactly the kind of move that could pay dividends down the line.