Capmath

2026-27, live from the books

Cleveland Cavaliers cap questions

Do the Cleveland Cavaliers have cap space in 2026-27?No. The Cavaliers are $47.6M over the $165.0M salary cap for 2026-27 on payroll, before free-agent holds.
Are the Cleveland Cavaliers in the luxury tax in 2026-27?Yes. The Cavaliers owe an estimated $13.8M luxury-tax bill for 2026-27, sitting $12.2M into the tax.
Are the Cleveland Cavaliers over the apron in 2026-27?Yes. The Cavaliers are $3.6M over the first apron for 2026-27, with $9.1M of room before the second.
Do the Cleveland Cavaliers have the mid-level exception in 2026-27?Only the small one. Over the first apron, the Cavaliers are limited to the taxpayer mid-level: $6.1M for 2026-27.
Can the Cleveland Cavaliers sign a max free agent in 2026-27?Not through free agency. The Cavaliers have no cap space for 2026-27, and outside free agents can only sign for the max using cap space.
Who are the Cleveland Cavaliers free agents in 2026-27?The Cavaliers have 7 free agents carrying cap holds for 2026-27, led by Tristan Enaruna, Riley Minix, Zack Austin.
What draft picks do the Cleveland Cavaliers have?The Cavaliers control 5 first-round and 2 second-round picks through the 2033 draft, with 1 tied up in swap rights.