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Cleveland Cavaliers Scribbles on Mozgov deal, Dellavedova, salary cap — Terry Pluto Author: Terry Pluto Publication: Cleveland.com
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Scribbles in my Cavaliers notebook as free agency explodes:
1. I’ve been hearing how the trade of two first-round draft picks to Denver for Timofey Mozgov was a lousy deal for the Cavs. After Mozgov signed a 4-year, $64 million deal with the Lakers, they have nothing to show for the trade.
2. Let’s think about this for a moment. Suppose the Cavs had not traded for the 7-foot-1 Russian center in January 2015. Would they have reached the Finals without Mozgov? Remember, this is the 2014-15 season. The Cavs were 19-17 during the week David Griffin turned Dion Waiters and those two first-rounders into J.R. Smith, Iman Shumpert and Mozgov. Suppose those trades had not been made? – CLICK HERE to read full story.
Amico: Cavs exploring ways to build on title Author: Sam Amico Publication: AmicoHoops.net
The NBA champion Cavaliers have little financial wiggle room in these wild days of free agency, but they appear to be staying busy nonetheless.
Along with showing an interest in Clippers free agent shooting guard Jamal Crawford, they have taken part in sign-and-trade discussions with both the Clippers and Bucks, league sources told Amico Hoops.
Crawford is unrestricted and free to sign with any team. He is said to share the Cavs’ interest — but at 36 years old, is also looking to cash in on his last big payday.
With large deals already in place for Kyrie Irving, Kevin Love and Tristan Thompson, and the largest of all on the way for LeBron James, big paydays are something the Cavs do not have to give. – CLICK HERE to read full story.
Money well spent: Cavs owe $54M in luxury taxes, sources say Author: Marc Stein Publication: ESPN.com
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 million salary cap for the 2016-17 campaign — also officially confirmed that seven teams, led by far by Cleveland, strayed beyond the $84.7 million tax threshold for the 2015-16 season.
In addition to the $54 million in luxury taxes that Cleveland owes before the month is out, three other teams have eight-figure tax obligations to settle. The Los Angeles Clippers owe $19.9 million in luxury tax, followed by the Golden State Warriors ($14.8 million) and Oklahoma City Thunder ($14.5 million). – CLICK HERE to read full story.
