Sharife Cooper will sign a training camp contract with the Cavaliers, Shams Charania of The Athletic tweets.
Cooper has been looking for another NBA opportunity since the Hawks waived him in late July. He recently worked out for the Lakers.
Cooper, 21, was the 48th overall pick in the 2021 draft. The 6’1” guard appeared in only 13 games at the NBA level, logging 39 total minutes and making just 3-of-14 shots from the field.
The former Auburn standout played regularly at the G League level, averaging 17.1 PPG and 6.9 APG on .431/.361/.907 shooting in 22 regular season appearances (30.2 MPG) for the College Park Skyhawks, Atlanta’s NBAGL affiliate.
Since the Cavaliers only have 12 players on fully guaranteed deals, Cooper could earn his way onto the roster with a strong showing. Otherwise, on an Exhibit 10 contract, he’ll be eligible for a $50K bonus if he’s waived and then spends 60 days with the Cleveland Charge, the team’s G League affiliate.