08-21-2026, 06:45 AM
Ethan Sands: Darius Garland is owed $ 87 million over the next two years, while James Harden just signed a three-year, $ 97 million contract. So, it is still a flexibility move by the front office. As of January 20th, 2026, the Cavs had 392 million dollars on their books, a salary of 228 million, and a tax of 164 million. They were the most expensive team in the NBA. They were over the second apron. As of August 20th, they're at 218, salary at 209, and the luxury tax of nine million dollars.’