The Orlando Magic and Cleveland Cavaliers are facing the same questions and problems as they try to navigate the aprons and build championship-level teams.
The Orlando Magic and Cleveland Cavaliers are facing challenges navigating the NBA's salary cap system while attempting to remain competitive. Orlando enters the season with the league's sixth-highest payroll, despite a disappointing finish last season. Both franchises are managing significant financial commitments to their starting lineups as they approach the league's salary aprons.
The Cavaliers finished the 2026 season with the NBA's highest payroll and enter the current season with the eighth-highest projected payroll. Cleveland currently has three players earning over $30 million this season, including Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley, who both earn more than $50 million.
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