PG
Dennis Schröder
Bench Depth
$14,809,200
Craig Porter Jr.
Bench Depth
$2,406,205
2026/27 Payroll
Cleveland Cavaliers
Contracts, active roster salary, cap holds, apron space, and depth chart breakdown.
Active Players
14
Positions
5
Active Salary
$224,236,086
 | PF | $50,105,628 | $53,817,156 | $57,528,684 | $61,240,212 Player Option | $74,700,000 UFA | Cap Hold | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | SG | $50,105,628 | $53,817,156 Player Option | $72,000,000 UFA | Cap Hold | -- | -- | |
 | SG | $42,317,307 | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
 | C | $28,000,000 | $30,240,000 | $32,480,000 | $48,900,000 UFA | Cap Hold | -- | |
 | SG | $16,660,836 | -- | $25,000,000 UFA | Cap Hold | -- | -- | |
| PG | $14,809,200 | $15,514,400 | -- | -- | -- | |
 | SG | $9,160,715 | $9,839,285 | $10,517,856 | $20,000,000 UFA | Cap Hold | -- | |
 | SG | $3,658,560 Club Option | $5,641,500 Club Option | $16,900,000 RFA | Cap Hold | -- | -- | |
 | C | $2,450,000 | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
 | PF | $2,411,090 | $3,300,000 RFA | Cap Hold | $3,300,000 RFA | Cap Hold | -- | -- | |
| PG | $2,406,205 Club Option | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
 | SG | $2,150,917 | $2,525,901 | $2,735,698 | -- | -- | |
 | SF | $0 Two-Way Contract | $42,866,290 Cap Hold | -- | $7,844,980 Cap Hold | -- | |
 | PF | $0 Two-Way Contract | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Dead Money
Dead cap charges from the dead_cap table for this team
| Player | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 | 2030-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricky Rubio | $424,672 |
Cap Holds
View placeholders for pending free agents, unsigned draft picks, offer sheets, etc.
| Player | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 | 2030-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raul Neto | $2,500,000 | $2,600,000 | $2,700,000 | $2,800,000 | |
| Chuma Okeke | $2,500,000 | $2,600,000 | $2,700,000 | $2,800,000 | |
| Keon Ellis | $2,500,000 | ||||
| Olivier Sarr | $2,200,000 | ||||
| Tristan Thompson | $2,500,000 | $2,600,000 | $2,700,000 | $2,800,000 | |
| Rajon Rondo | $2,500,000 | $2,600,000 | $2,700,000 | $2,800,000 | |
| Damian Jones | $2,500,000 | $2,600,000 | $2,700,000 | $2,800,000 | |
| Ed Davis | $2,500,000 | $2,600,000 | $2,700,000 | $2,800,000 | |
| Donovan Mitchell | $72,000,000 | ||||
| Max Strus | $25,000,000 | ||||
| Jaylon Tyson | $16,900,000 | ||||
| Nae'Qwan Tomlin | $3,300,000 | $3,300,000 | |||
| Jarrett Allen | $48,900,000 | ||||
| Sam Merrill | $20,000,000 | ||||
| Dean Wade | $12,600,000 | $12,600,000 | |||
| Riley Minix | $42,866,290 | $7,844,980 | |||
| Evan Mobley | $74,700,000 | ||||
| Larry Nance Jr. | $2,500,000 |
Salary Summary
View yearly financial information for Cleveland Cavaliers (2026-27 and beyond)
| Cap Summary | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 | 2030-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inclusive Total | $224,236,086 | $171,395,398 | $103,262,238 | $61,240,212 | $0 |
| Dead Cap | $424,672 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Cap Holds | $34,800,000 | $61,766,290 | $133,400,000 | $106,144,980 | $74,700,000 |
| Total Cap Allocations | $259,460,758 | $233,161,688 | $236,662,238 | $167,385,192 | $74,700,000 |
| Salary Cap | $165,000,000 | $173,250,000 | $181,913,000 | $192,166,000 | $201,774,000 |
| Cap Space | $-59,660,758 | $-59,911,688 | $-54,749,238 | $24,780,808 | $127,074,000 |
| Minimum Salary | $148,500,000 | $155,925,000 | $163,721,700 | $172,949,400 | $181,596,600 |
| Grtd. Total | $224,660,758 | $171,395,398 | $103,262,238 | $61,240,212 | $0 |
| Grtd. Total Roster | $224,660,758 | $171,395,398 | $103,262,238 | $61,240,212 | $0 |
| Tax Summary | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 | 2030-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Line | $201,000,000 | $210,499,000 | $221,025,000 | $233,482,000 | $245,155,000 |
| Max Tax Room | $-23,660,758 | $39,103,602 | $117,762,762 | $172,241,788 | $245,155,000 |
Apron & Tax Summary
View apron thresholds and tax line relative to current allocations
| 1st Apron | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 | 2030-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Threshold | $209,000,000 | $219,450,000 | $230,423,000 | $243,445,000 | $255,616,000 |
| Allocations | $224,660,758 | $171,395,398 | $103,262,238 | $61,240,212 | $0 |
| 1st Apron Space | $-15,660,758 | $48,054,602 | $127,160,762 | $182,204,788 | $255,616,000 |
| 2nd Apron | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 | 2030-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Threshold | $222,000,000 | $233,100,000 | $244,755,000 | $258,205,000 | $271,115,000 |
| Allocations | $224,660,758 | $171,395,398 | $103,262,238 | $61,240,212 | $0 |
| 2nd Apron Space | $-2,660,758 | $61,704,602 | $141,492,762 | $196,964,788 | $271,115,000 |
| Tax Line | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 | 2030-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Threshold | $201,000,000 | $210,499,000 | $221,025,000 | $233,482,000 | $245,155,000 |
| Allocations | $224,660,758 | $171,395,398 | $103,262,238 | $61,240,212 | $0 |
| Tax Space | $-23,660,758 | $39,103,602 | $117,762,762 | $172,241,788 | $245,155,000 |
Depth Chart
Player positions and current salary
Sorted by role priority, then current-season salary.
Season 2026/27
SG
Donovan Mitchell
Bench Depth
$50,105,628
James Harden
Bench Depth
$42,317,307
Max Strus
Bench Depth
$16,660,836
Sam Merrill
Bench Depth
$9,160,715
Jaylon Tyson
Bench Depth
$3,658,560
Tyrese Proctor
Bench Depth
$2,150,917
SF
Riley Minix
Bench Depth
$0
PF
Evan Mobley
Bench Depth
$50,105,628
Nae'Qwan Tomlin
Bench Depth
$2,411,090
Tristan Enaruna
Bench Depth
--
C
Jarrett Allen
Bench Depth
$28,000,000
Thomas Bryant
Bench Depth
$2,450,000