Cavs future salary numbers

[Pugz]

The Cleveland Cavaliers could have the most expensive payroll in NBA history during the 18-19 season if LeBron James re-signs.

In the short term by trading for George Hill, Jordan Clarkson, Rodney Hood and Larry Nance Jr., the Cavs added about $10 million in salary and luxury tax to their books this season. That will boost their tax payment to about $50 million and their overall payroll to nearly $190 million.

If James stays and Hood remains with Cleveland and lands a long-term deal that starts at $12 million or more, the Cavs would likely crest $300 million in total spending based on the contracts they have on their books. That would include roughly $150 million in luxury tax alone.

Some rival executives viewed the Cavaliers' moves at the deadline as the front office preparing for James' departure as it is difficult to fathom the team spending this much money. Multiple executives from the Cavaliers reinforced that this is not the plan.

 

[JZsportswhiz]

That's a lot of money to spend next year for not even being the best Eastern Team on paper

 

[cavsfan817]

If they move George Hill, their total payroll goes down by ~85m
If they move JR Smith their total payroll goes down by ~60m
If they move Tristan their total payroll goes down by ~52m
 
There are quite a few ways to keep things manageable lol

 

[BNC]

That assumes you can dump that money without taking on any salary, that's not happening

 

[Pugz]

That assumes you can dump that money without taking on any salary, that's not happening

exactly. they have a lot of pieces they can just move for the sake of moving.

 

[elcheato]

In the end, who cares about their luxury tax number? Gilbert has shown time and time again he will spend whatever it takes