22
Jan
Aussies in G League
Opportunity, not ability, stalling Travers’ NBA role
Luke Travers #33 of the Cleveland Charge drives the ball during the game against the Long Island Nets on January 3, 2026 (AEDT) at Cleveland Public Auditorium in Cleveland, Ohio. Photo: Lauren Leigh Bacho/NBAE via Getty Images
Highlights
Luke Travers’ G League numbers shows NBA rotation value despite limited opportunities with Cleveland
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Western Australian Luke Travers just needs a chance but the Cleveland Cavaliers roster is stacked.
The 1.98m wing is not listed of the 24-20 Cavaliers depth chart despite playing 12 games for the Central Division franchise in the 2025-26 season.
In the G League, he is operating as a high-minute, multi-role forward rather than a primary creator andCleveland are leaning on him for rebounding, connective playmaking, defensive coverage, and secondary scoring — with usage flexing up or down depending on the lineup.
Travers is a do-everything wing-four averaging 15.9 points per game, 10.1 rebounds and five assists for the Cleveland Charge.
His 2025–26 NBA box scores read as a true fringe-rotation player rather than a developmental runway. The Cavaliers used him as emergency depth, not a nightly contributor.
Luke Travers — 2025–26 G League Regular Season Breakdown
Team: Cleveland Charge
Age: 24 │ Height: 6-6 │ Weight: 207 lbs │ Draft: 2022 Rd 2, Pick 56
From: Perth, Australia │ NBA Rights: Cleveland Cavaliers
G League Production (Per Game) — Regular Season
- Points: 15.9
- Rebounds: 10.1 (2.0 ORB)
- Assists: 5.0
- Steals: 1.7
- Blocks: 1.9
- Turnovers: 4.3
- FG: 46.3%
- 3PT: 30.0% (1.3 makes on 4.3 attempts)
- FT: 58.8%
- Minutes: 31.6
Usage & Offensive
- Shot Volume: 13.6 FGA
- Three-Point Rate: 32% of attempts
- Assist Load: 5.0 per game
Travers is not being force-fed touches. His scoring comes through flow — threes, straight-line drives, cuts, and offensive rebounds — while his passing is largely connective and advantage-based.
Rebounding & Physical Impact
- Total: 10.1 rebounds per game
- Defensive Rebounds: 8.1
- Double-Doubles: 4 in 7 games
Travers is playing power minutes — crashing from the wing, holding his ground inside, and finishing possessions. His rebounding scales with minutes.
Wins vs Losses
- Wins: 15.0 pts │ 9.5 reb │ 5.8 ast │ +11.0
- Losses: 17.0 pts │ 11.0 reb │ 4.0 ast │ +6.7
In wins, Travers’ assists climb and turnovers fall. In losses, he absorbs more scoring responsibility. His best impact comes when he connects rather than scoring the ball.
What’s Real vs What’s Next - What the Box Scores reveal
Already Translatable
- Wing rebounding at volume
- Secondary playmaking
- Defensive versatility and anticipation
- Comfort playing 30+ minutes
- Low-ego role acceptance
Still Developing
- Free-throw reliability
- Three-point efficiency on open volume
- Turnover control under extended creation
- Scoring efficiency when asked to lead
Travers’ G League season is that of a reliable NBA-adjacent rotation forward. He rebounds like a four, passes like a wing, defends across positions, and absorbs minutes without needing plays called for him.
It's not about skill — it’s role and with each game Travers looks closer to a permanent rotation player rather than a fringe depth option — he just needs an opportunity.
