Fansided · Aug 9, 2025
Cavaliers contention window with this core is painfully obvious
Los Angeles Clippers v Cleveland Cavaliers | Jason Miller/GettyImagesThe NBA's collective bargaining agreement has put a ticking clock on just how long the Cleveland Cavaliers will comfortably be allowed to push for an NBA championship. This current core is under pressure to get the job done within the next two years, before needing to pull the plug.
As things currently stand, the Cavaliers are nearly $20 million over the second apron. The large contracts of Evan Mobley, Donovan Mitchell, and Darius Garland have a lot of money tied up near the top of this franchise. Even De'Andre Hunter, Jarrett Allen, and Max Strus carry sizeable price tags too.