As the 2026-27 NBA season approaches, several teams have signed undrafted free agents from the 2026 draft class to training camp contracts, allowing for closer evaluations of potential roster additions. Training camp is set to begin in September, with the preseason starting in early October.
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San Antonio Spurs, the reigning Western Conference champions, signed Miles Barnstable to an Exhibit 10 contract, as reported by Paul Garcia. Additionally, Boopie Miller is set to sign a similar contract with the Denver Nuggets, another Western Conference contender.
Oklahoma City Thunder added undrafted free agents Andrew Holifield and Robert McCray V to their training camp roster, while Miami Heat signed Ian Schieffelin.
Cleveland Cavaliers have invited Rashaun Agee, who went undrafted after a seven-year collegiate career, including a final season at Texas A&M. Agee played for the Cavaliers' Summer League team and will be competing for a position with the team's G League affiliate. In his senior season, Agee averaged 14.6 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 2.4 assists, shooting 49.3% from the field.
Joining Agee in Cleveland's training camp is Tyler Nickel, selected No. 47 in the 2026 NBA Draft, who signed a two-way deal with the Knicks. Nickel had an impressive senior year at Vanderbilt, averaging 13.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.2 assists while shooting 44.5% from the field and 40% from three.
Another addition for the Cavaliers is Ernest Udeh Jr., also undrafted, who signed a two-way deal after a college career spanning Kansas, TCU, and Miami. In his senior year with Miami, Udeh averaged 6.7 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game, showcasing a 72.7% shooting percentage. At the G League Combine, he was measured at 6-foot-9 and 257 pounds.
The upcoming training camps are crucial for these players as they aim to secure positions on NBA rosters or with G League affiliates.