The Cleveland Cavaliers are coming off a successful regular season where they won an Eastern Conference-high 64 games. That success has come with a significant financial cost, placing them in a unique and challenging position within the league. The team built around stars like Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley now faces intense scrutiny as the new season begins, with their roster decisions under a microscope.

This scrutiny is amplified by the team’s current financial commitments, which have positioned them as the only NBA team operating at almost $22 million above the restrictive second apron. This level of spending triggers severe penalties and limits how the front office can improve the team.

Reports from Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated indicate that this pressure could lead to a si

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