While it would be a no-brainer for the Cavaliers to re-sign Ty Jerome if their cap situation allowed for it, he may be a luxury the team can’t afford, according to Yossi Gozlan of The Third Apron (Substack link). Previewing Cleveland’s major offseason decisions, Gozlan notes that the club likely didn’t expect Jerome to break out to the extent he did in 2024/25 and probably … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Cavs, Omoruyi, Pistons, Holland, Bucks
How Salary Bumps For Cunningham, Mobley Affect Pistons’, Cavs’ Cap Situations
A year ago, four players signed maximum-salary rookie scale extensions that included Rose Rule language, putting each player in position to earn a starting salary worth 30% of the 2025/26 salary cap – rather than 25% – on his new deal if he met certain performance criteria. Magic forward Franz Wagner and Raptors forward Scottie Barnes weren’t able to cash in and earn that extra … [Read more...] about How Salary Bumps For Cunningham, Mobley Affect Pistons’, Cavs’ Cap Situations
Cavs More Willing To Discuss Garland, Allen Trades Than In Past?
After the Cavaliers squeaked past Orlando in the first round of the 2024 playoffs and were defeated soundly by Boston in round two, there was a good deal of offseason speculation about the idea of breaking up their “core four” of Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen. However, Cleveland’s front office stuck with that group and was rewarded for its … [Read more...] about Cavs More Willing To Discuss Garland, Allen Trades Than In Past?
Suns Pare Down List Of Coaching Candidates
6:53pm: Sweeney is headed to Phoenix for an in-person interview on Wednesday, Gambadoro tweets. 6:37pm: There are conflicting reports regarding the finalists but the Suns have whittled their list of candidates for their head coaching job. According to Phoenix radio reporter John Gambadoro (Twitter link), there are four finalists for the position, with Heat assistant Chris … [Read more...] about Suns Pare Down List Of Coaching Candidates
Suns Ready To Move On To Next Round In Coaching Search
The Suns have wrapped up the second round of interviews in their search for a new head coach, according to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM in Phoenix (Twitter link). Gambadoro states that most of the interviews with the nine reported candidates were conducted via Zoom. He expects the finalists for the job to be notified within the next two days that they have advanced … [Read more...] about Suns Ready To Move On To Next Round In Coaching Search