2026-27, live from the books

Cleveland Cavaliers cap questions

Do the Cleveland Cavaliers have cap space in 2026-27?No. The Cavaliers are $57.2M 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 $51.9M luxury-tax bill for 2026-27, sitting $21.8M into the tax.
Are the Cleveland Cavaliers over the apron in 2026-27?Yes, both of them. The Cavaliers are $525K past the second apron for 2026-27.
Do the Cleveland Cavaliers have the mid-level exception in 2026-27?No. Over the second apron, the Cavaliers have no mid-level exception of any kind 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 6 free agents carrying cap holds for 2026-27, led by Thomas Bryant, Olivier Sarr, Tristan Enaruna.
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.