As the 2026-27 NBA season approaches, several teams have started signing players to training camp contracts. Training camp opens in September, leading into the preseason in early October. These contracts provide teams an opportunity to evaluate players who may vie for two-way contracts or spots in the G League.
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Recently, two NBA teams have signed undrafted free agents from the 2026 class. The San Antonio Spurs, the reigning Western Conference champions, signed Miles Barnstable to an Exhibit 10 deal, according to Paul Garcia. Additionally, Marc Stein reported that Boopie Miller will join the Denver Nuggets on a similar contract.
Among other rookies recently signed to training camp deals are:
**Andrew Holifield, Oklahoma City Thunder** - Holifield, a 6-foot-10 forward, was initially signed by the Thunder's Summer League team as an undrafted free agent after two seasons at Lamar. During his senior year, he averaged 11.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1.7 blocks, shooting 38.1% from the field and 30.2% from three-point range on 5.5 attempts per game. Despite limited playing time in Summer League, he made a sufficient impression on the Thunder to warrant another opportunity.
**Robert McCray V, Oklahoma City Thunder** - After a five-year college career, McCray played for the Los Angeles Lakers' Summer League team in 2026. The 6-foot-4 guard spent four seasons at Jacksonville State before finishing at Florida State, where he averaged 16.3 points, 6.1 assists, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per game, shooting 45.8% overall and 35.5% from three.
**Ian Schieffelin, Miami Heat** - Schieffelin has a unique background, transitioning from a forward at Clemson to a tight end on the football team during the 2025-26 season. He signed with the Heat's Summer League team in 2026, where he had solid performances, averaging 12.4 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game, shooting 49.5% from the field and 34.1% from deep in his last season with Clemson.
These players will look to make a mark as training camp nears.