Capmath

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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 (projected) on payroll alone, before any holds.

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Are the Cleveland Cavaliers in the luxury tax in 2026-27?Yes. The Cavaliers are $21.2M into the luxury tax for 2026-27 (projected).

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Are the Cleveland Cavaliers over the apron in 2026-27?Yes, both of them. The Cavaliers are $1.6M past the second apron for 2026-27 (projected).

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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 (projected).

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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 (projected), and outside free agents can only sign for the max using cap space.

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Who are the Cleveland Cavaliers free agents in 2026-27?The Cavaliers have 7 free agents carrying cap holds for 2026-27, led by Dean Wade, Keon Ellis, Larry Nance Jr..

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What draft picks do the Cleveland Cavaliers have?The Cavaliers control 5 first-round and 0 second-round picks through the 2032 draft, with 1 tied up in swap rights.