The Cleveland Cavaliers constructed a well-rounded NBA Finals contender over the past few seasons, but the dramatic and unexpected changes to the league's landscape might slam that championship window shut too soon.
Last offseason, the Cavaliers agreed to new, long-term contracts with the three core players available to sign a new deal. Evan Mobley and Donovan Mitchell signed maximum extensions, and Evan Mobley agreed to a 40-percent increase, the maximum number he was eligible to sign.
With Darius Garland's $39.4 million also on the books, the Cavs enter the 2025-26 season as the only team above the second apron with a total price tag of $242.