Xaivian Lee, a former Florida Gators guard, entered the NBA Summer League with the Cleveland Cavaliers, where he was allocated a modest role but managed to see action in five contests.
Summer League Overview
Lee’s five-game stretch featured a slow start, opening with two points on 1‑for‑6 shooting against the Indiana Pacers. He followed with five points and a plus‑1 rating versus the Detroit Pistons, then contributed eight points and a plus‑4 against the Miami Heat. In his only start against the New Orleans Pelicans he scored seven points but posted a team‑worst minus‑9. The league concluded with a strong finish against the Chicago Bulls, where he tallied 10 points and a team‑high plus‑13.
Across the circuit he averaged 6.4 points per game on 40 percent shooting from the field and 21.4 percent from beyond the arc, while pulling down two rebounds and dishing out 2.4 assists in roughly 16 minutes per game.
Future Outlook
The Cavaliers will need to decide whether Lee’s modest production and occasional spark are enough to earn a spot on the 2026 preseason roster. While the sample size is small, the upward trend in his final appearance suggests he could compete for a backup role if he can maintain efficiency and contribute defensively.