J.R. Smith Expected to Re-Sign With Cleveland Cavs

J.R. Smith, another client of Paul, is also still out on the market, but he is also expected to re-sign with the club. Source: Chris Haynes of The Plain Dealer

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Where Do NBA Teams Go From Here?

With the imbalance of star power, it may be prudent for certain NBA teams to be patient and develop talent.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Lowers 2017-18 Cap Projection to $102 Million

The NBA lowered the 2017-18 salary cap projection from $107 million to $102 million, Basketball Insiders learned.

Alan Draper  •  16 Oct 2023
Richard Jefferson Re-Signs With Cavs on Two-Year Deal

Richard Jefferson has agreed to re-sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers on a two-year deal, he announced Wednesday night on Snapchat. Jefferson, who turned 36 on June 21, finished his 15th season by making his third career appearance in the NBA Finals. He averaged 17.9 minutes and 5.5 points in his first season in Cleveland but […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Cavaliers Acquire Mike Dunleavy From Bulls

The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired veteran forward Mike Dunleavy from the Chicago Bulls, sources told ESPN.com. The trade was made to help facilitate the Bulls’ impending signing of Dwyane Wade. The Cavs will use a trade exception to acquire Dunleavy, who is under contract for $4.8 million next season. Cleveland is likely to send Chicago […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
LeBron Not Actively Recruiting Dwyane Wade?

Yes, Dwyane Wade and LeBron (James) were very publicly vacationing together last week, but sources said James is not actively recruiting him to play in Cleveland. Source: Ramona Shelburne of ESPN

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Cleveland Will Not Match Dellavedova’s Offer Sheet

The Cleveland Cavaliers will not match the four-year offer sheet worth $38.4 million that restricted free agent Matthew Dellavedova agreed to with the Milwaukee Bucks, a source told ESPN’s Dave McMenamin on Monday. The Cavaliers and Bucks had engaged in sign-and-trade talks about Dellavedova, but the Bucks remained confident that the Cavs would not match […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA To Pay $366.7 Million to Players

In an NBA memo obtained by Basketball Insiders, the league reveals new salary cap details.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Cavaliers Owe League $54 Million in Luxury Taxes

The Cleveland Cavaliers learned of the luxury tax bill for their championship season on Saturday, when the NBA announced the salary cap for next season, league sources say, ‎with owner Dan Gilbert soon required to send in a check for $54 million. Sources told ESPN.com that the league’s annual audit — which established a $94.1 […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021