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NBA Cleveland Cavaliers 2023-24 Cap Table
The Cleveland Cavaliers 2023-24 salary cap table, including salary cap table, including team cap space, player cap hits, incentives, & bonus info.
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Total Cap Allocations
$168,250,835 / 16th
Cap Space
$-32,229,835 / 15th
1st Apron Space
$8,134,577
2nd Apron Space
$18,582,577
2023-24 Pending Transactions Cap
There are pending trades and/or signings that have been reported. These financials will not impact the team's totals until they become official.
| Player (1) | Pos | Age | Type | Cap Hit | Cap Hit Pct League Cap | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Trade Bonus Proration | Guaranteed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neto Raul Neto | PG | 31 | FA | $2,019,706 | 1.48% | - | - | - | - | - |
2023-24 Active Roster Cap
Non-Guaranteed
| Player (15 of 15 + 0 of 3 TW) | Pos | Age | Type | Cap Hit | Cap Hit Pct League Cap | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Trade Bonus Proration | Guaranteed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garland Darius Garland | PG | 24 | DRK-EXT | $34,005,250 | 25.00% | $34,005,250 | - | - | - | $34,005,250 |
| Mitchell Donovan Mitchell | SG | 27 | DRK-EXT | $33,162,030 | 24.38% | $32,600,060 | - | - | - | $32,600,060 |
| Allen Jarrett Allen | C | 25 | FA | $20,000,000 | 14.70% | $20,000,000 | - | - | - | $20,000,000 |
| LeVert Caris LeVert | SG | 29 | FA | $15,384,616 | 11.31% | $15,384,616 | - | - | - | $15,384,616 |
| Strus Max Strus | SG | 27 | S&T | $14,487,684 | 10.65% | $14,487,684 | - | - | - | $14,487,684 |
| Okoro Isaac Okoro | SG | 23 | RK-1ST | $8,920,795 | 6.56% | $8,920,795 | - | - | - | $8,920,795 |
| Mobley Evan Mobley | PF | 22 | RK-1ST | $8,882,640 | 6.53% | $8,882,640 | - | - | - | $8,882,640 |
| Niang Georges Niang | PF | 30 | FA | $8,800,000 | 6.47% | $8,800,000 | - | - | - | $8,800,000 |
| Wade Dean Wade | PF | 27 | VET-EXT | $5,709,877 | 4.20% | $5,709,877 | - | - | - | $5,709,877 |
| Jones Damian Jones | C | 28 | FA | $2,586,665 | 1.90% | $2,586,665 | - | - | - | $2,586,665 |
| Jerome Ty Jerome | SG | 26 | FA | $2,439,025 | 1.79% | $2,439,025 | - | - | - | $2,439,025 |
| Thompson Tristan Thompson | C | 32 | FA | $2,019,706 | 1.48% | $3,196,448 | - | - | - | $3,196,448 |
| Merrill Sam Merrill | SG | 27 | ROS | $1,997,238 | 1.47% | $1,997,238 | - | - | - | $1,997,238 |
| Porter Jr. Craig Porter Jr. | G | 23 | ROS | $1,500,000 | 1.10% | $1,500,000 | - | - | - | $1,500,000 |
| Morris Sr. Marcus Morris Sr. | SF | 34 | ROS | $197,328 | 0.15% | $312,297 | - | - | - | $312,297 |
2023-24 Dead Money Cap
Cap breakdowns for players who have been traded or released. All count against the team's cap.
| Player (5) | Pos | Cap Hit | Cap Hit Pct League Cap | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rubio Ricky Rubio | PG | $3,695,311 | 2.72% | |||||||
| Smith Zhaire Smith | SG | $139,290 | 0.10% | |||||||
| Morris Sr. Marcus Morris Sr. | SF | $116,075 | 0.09% | |||||||
| Cooper Sharife Cooper | PG | $103,550 | 0.08% | |||||||
| Nance Pete Nance | PF | $64,343 | 0.05% |
2023-24 Cap Hold Cap
Cap holds represent "placeholders" for pending free agents, unsigned draft picks, offer sheets, etc.
| Player (2) | Pos | Age | Type | Cap Hit | Cap Hit Pct League Cap | Qualifying Offer | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Ed Davis | C | 34 | $2,019,706 | 1.48% | - | Non-Bird | ||||
| Rondo Rajon Rondo | PG | 37 | FA | $2,019,706 | 1.48% | - | Non-Bird |
2023 Exceptions
Exceptions are essentially "grants" offering teams an additional way to sign players. Exceptions can be split up for multiple player signings, however only one of these exceptions may be used in a season and they cannot be combined.
| Type | Reason | Used On | Expires | Original | Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Taxpayer Mid-Level |
Georges Niang
|
$8,800,000 |
End-of-Season | $12,405,000 | $3,605,000 |
| Bi-Annual |
Ty Jerome
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$2,439,025 |
End-of-Season | $4,516,000 | $2,076,975 |
| Trade |
Isaac Okoro trade with CHI
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7/6/2026 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | |
| Trade |
De'Andrew Hunter trade with SAC
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2/1/2027 | $6,897,984 | $6,897,984 | |
| Trade |
Darius Garland trade with LAC
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2/4/2027 | $263,397 | $263,397 | |
| Trade |
Lonzo Ball trade with UTA
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2/5/2027 | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 |
2023 Cap Totals
| Cap Maximum Summary | ||
| Cap Maximum | $136,021,000 | |
| Active Roster | $160,092,854 | 15th |
| Dead Money | $4,118,569 | 13th |
| Cap Hold | $4,039,412 | 14th |
| Total Allocations | $168,250,835 | 16th |
| Space | $-32,229,835 | 15th |
| 1st Apron Summary | ||
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1st Apron Maximum
This team is currently hard-capped at the first apron. |
$172,346,000 | |
| Total Allocations | $164,211,423 | - |
| Space | $8,134,577 | - |
| 2nd Apron Summary | ||
| 2nd Apron Maximum | $182,794,000 | |
| Total Allocations | $164,211,423 | - |
| Space | $18,582,577 | - |
2023 Deadlines
| Deadline Date | Player | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/29/2026 | Craig Porter Jr. |
GUARANTEED
2026-27 Guaranteed |
$2,406,205 |
| 6/29/2026 | Olivier Sarr | 2026-27 Qualifying Offer — Two-Way | |
| 6/29/2026 | Thomas Bryant |
GUARANTEED
2025-26 Guaranteed |
$3,287,409 |
| 7/6/2026 | Klay Thompson |
EXTENSION ELIGIBLE
2026-27 Extension Eligible |
|
| 10/31/2026 | Jaylon Tyson |
CLUB
2027-28 Club Option |
$5,641,500 |
| 1/10/2027 | Craig Porter Jr. |
CLUB
2026-27 Club Option — non-guaranteed |
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| 6/29/2027 | Donovan Mitchell |
PLAYER
2027-28 Player Option |
$53,817,156 |
| 6/29/2027 | Riley Minix | 2027-28 Qualifying Offer — Two-Way | |
| 6/29/2027 | Dennis Schröder |
GUARANTEED
2027-28 Guaranteed |
$15,514,400 |
| 6/29/2027 | Nae'qwan Tomlin | 2027-28 Qualifying Offer | |
| 6/29/2027 | Tristan Enaruna | 2027-28 Qualifying Offer — Two-Way | |
| 7/1/2027 | Jaylon Tyson |
EXTENSION ELIGIBLE
2027-28 Extension Eligible |
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| 7/1/2027 | Tyrese Proctor |
EXTENSION ELIGIBLE
2027-28 Extension Eligible |
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| 7/6/2027 | Sam Merrill |
EXTENSION ELIGIBLE
2027-28 Extension Eligible |
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| 7/7/2027 | Donovan Mitchell |
EXTENSION ELIGIBLE
2027-28 Extension Eligible |
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| 7/7/2027 | Dennis Schröder |
EXTENSION ELIGIBLE
2027-28 Extension Eligible |
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| 7/22/2027 | Evan Mobley |
EXTENSION ELIGIBLE
2027-28 Extension Eligible |
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| 8/2/2027 | Jarrett Allen |
EXTENSION ELIGIBLE
2027-28 Extension Eligible |
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| 1/10/2028 | Tyrese Proctor |
GUARANTEED
2027-28 Guaranteed |
$2,525,901 |
| 6/29/2028 | Jaylon Tyson | 2028-29 Qualifying Offer | $8,648,420 |
| 6/29/2028 | Tyrese Proctor |
CLUB
2028-29 Club Option — non-guaranteed |
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| 1/10/2029 | Tyrese Proctor |
GUARANTEED
2028-29 Guaranteed |
$2,735,698 |
Unsigned Draft Picks
| Draft Year | Player | Pos | Age | Country | College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Khalifa Diop | C | 24 | Senegal | ||
| 2015 | Arturas Gudaitis | C | 32 | Lithuania | ||
| 2011 | Chukwudiebere Maduabum | PF | 35 | Nigeria | ||
| 2011 | Milan Macvan | SF | 36 | Croatia | ||
| 2009 | Sergey Gladyr | SG | 37 | Ukraine | ||
| 2007 | Renaldas Seibutis | SG | 40 | Lithuania | ||
| 2006 | Ejike Ugboaja | F | 40 | Nigeria | ||
| 2006 | Edin Bavcic | SF | 41 | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
Future Draft Picks
2026 |
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CLE
Less favorable of (i) less favorable of ATL and SAN and (ii) less favorable of (a) CLE and (b) more favorable of UTH 1-8 and MIN [or (ii) CLE if UTH not conveyable] then other to CLE if UTH does not convey 1st round pick to OKC in 2025; or More favorable of (i) less favorable of ATL and SAN and (ii) less favorable of (a) CLE and (b) more favorable of UTH and MIN then other to CLE if UTH conveys 1st round pick to OKC in 2025; more favorable of ATL and SAN to SAN (via UTH swap for MIN; via UTH swap of UTH or MIN for CLE; via SAN swap for ATL; via ATL swap of ATL or SAN for CLE, UTH or MIN)
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2027 |
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PHX
Least favorable of CLE, MIN and UTA to PHX then others to UTA (via UTA)
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2028 |
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CLE
Least favorable of CLE, ATL and UTA (via UTH swap for CLE; via ATL swap for CLE or UTH)
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UTA CLE
Or swap with CLE
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2029 |
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CHA
Least favorable of CLE, MIN 6-30 and UTA to PHX then others to UTA (via UTA to PHX)
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2030 |
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CLE
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2031 |
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CLE
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2032 |
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CLE
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2026 |
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LAC
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2027 |
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CHI
(via ATL to MIN)
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2028 |
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UTA
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2029 |
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ATL
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2030 |
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SAS
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2031 |
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UTA
More favorable of BOS and CLE then other to BOS (via CLE to ATL to BOS)
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