Cup of Cavs for Sunday, Sept. 25
Sep 25, 2022 - 11:00 AMHappy Sunday! Enjoy your Browns-free NFL Sunday and the last day before media day really kicks off the 2022-23 Cleveland Cavaliers season. Let’s get it.
The first sip
With Dean Wade signed through 2025-26 with his new three-year extension, let’s take a look at who the Cavs have signed through that same time period. This is ordered from highest salary to lowest.
- Darius Garland, $38.6 million
- Donovan Mitchell, $37.096 milloon (player option)
- Jarrett Allen, $20 million
- Dean Wade, $6.6 million
Evan Mobley’s rookie extension would kick in for this season as well, but that’s not on the books yet, so it’s not above there. It’s also likely to not be figured out until after the next CBA signed; the current one expires after the 2023-24 season.
Wade’s extension feels both a signal the Cavs like him a player, but a financial bet to get someone signed to a deal that’s signed under the current CBA and below the mid-level exception.
Looking at the names above, it’s also a reminder of how barebones Cleveland’s roster is that far out. It’s not really surprising — contracts don’t run forever — but it’s a reminder of how short windows can be for NBA teams. This run the Cavs are just getting started on now this year is going to be fun, but it’s going to go faster than you’d think.
Read this
At The Ringer, Seerat Sohi on the Ime Udoka situation
Links of the day
Dean Wade referencing Russell Wilson... sure?
C.J. McCollum inked a two-year extension with the Pelicans
Good CelticsBlog column on the Udoka situation
Trae Young and Nate McMillan are apparently working on their communication
Brad Stevens hitting the right notes here
Be the first!
Related News
- LeBron James Has Been At His Best for Many Birthdays Dec 29
- Cavs beat Bulls 109-95 Dec 23
- Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Chicago Bulls gamethread Dec 23
- Cavs down to 10 healthy players vs. Bulls Dec 23
- Watch the Market: Cavaliers vs. Pelicans Dec 22
- Shorthanded Cavs routed by Pelicans 123-104 Dec 21
- Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New Orleans Pelicans gamethread Dec 21
- Cleveland Cavaliers defeat Utah Jazz 124-116 Dec 20
- Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Utah Jazz gamethread Dec 20
- What to watch for in Cavaliers vs. Jazz Dec 20
- Cavs, Rubio reportedly discussing parting ways Dec 20
- Final Score: Cavaliers beat Hawks 127-119 Dec 16