The Cavaliers are in a fairly good position heading into the 2025 offseason. 11 players are set to be under contract, including Garland, Mobley, Jarrett Allen and Mitchell—who agreed to a three-year, $150.3 million extension last offseason.

Well, that wasn’t supposed to happen. A month ago, the Cleveland Cavaliers were closing out a regular season in which they dominated the Eastern Conference. Their 64-18 record saw them win

However, Mobley winning this accolade does create a new off-season challenge for the Cavaliers: managing their payroll. Mobley signed a rookie contract extension last offseason with several ...

NBA insider Brian Windhorst sends firm reminder to the Celtics regarding future salary costs ahead of potential early exit from the playoffs.

This financial shift has sparked speculation among NBA executives, as noted by Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, about the Cavaliers' likelihood of letting Ty Jerome walk in free agency. Jerome, a valuable contributor to the team, has expressed a desire to remain with the Cavaliers, citing the team's culture and chemistry as key factors in his decision.

As Bobby Marks of ESPN notes (Twitter link), Mobley winning the award comes with significant financial implications ... now leaves the Cavaliers with $219MM in projected salary in 2025/26 ...

Beyond the recognition, Mobley's achievement has financial implications ... This adjustment elevates the Cavaliers' payroll to $219 million for the 2025–26 season, surpassing the league's ...