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Signs with Cleveland Austin signed a contract with the Cavaliers on Wednesday, Paul Garcia of The Spot Up Shot reports.

Impact Austin presumably signed with the Cavaliers for training camp, meaning the club owns his G League rights and could waive him at any time. Over 20 G League appearances with the Oklahoma City Blue in 2025-26, he averaged 12.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.9 blocks, 1.2 assists and 0.9 steals in 27.5 minutes per contest.

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Notches 17 points in loss Austin (hip) notched 17 points (6-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and three rebounds in 24 minutes of Monday's 95-89 Summer League loss to the Kings.

Impact Austin most recently played for the Oklahoma City Blue in the G League. He's looking to secure a training camp invite, and he's played well through three exhibitions with averages of 10.3 points and 3.3 rebounds in 20.3 minutes per contest.

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Waived by Thunder The Thunder waived Austin on Saturday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Impact Austin was one of three cuts by the Thunder. The forward is now set up to join the Oklahoma City Blue in the G League.

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Waived by Thunder The Thunder waived Austin on Saturday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Impact Austin was one of three cuts by the Thunder. The forward is now set up to join the Oklahoma City Blue in the G League.

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Solid output off the bench in loss Austin tallied 13 points (4-9 FG, 2-2 FT, 3-7 3Pt), three rebounds, a steal and a blocked shot over 22 minutes during Monday's 106-89 preseason loss to the Mavericks.

Impact Austin is expected to spend most of his rookie season in the G League, but he's getting a chance to show his stuff in the preseason. The Pittsburgh product signed an Exhibit 10 agreement with the Thunder, meaning they have an option to sign him to a two-way deal or offer a contract to the G League affiliate. These offers are not guaranteed, but the former All-ACC Defensive Team selection is making a case early in the preseason.

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