Cavaliers Facing Payroll Challenge After Evan Mobley's DPOY Win

The Cavaliers were already going to be in a payroll bind this offseason, with Donovan Mitchell's and Mobley's extension kicking in.

However, the 23-year-old's award will significantly increase Cleveland's salary to roughly $219 million for next season, putting the Cavaliers into the second apron.

One critical penalty for teams in the second apron is that they lose their ability to use their mid-level exception.

Will this affect whether the Cavaliers can bring back Ty Jerome? Does the front office need to trade another rotation player just to get more salary cap relief?

These profound questions could affect how the front office operates over the summer.

However, these are questions that will be answered in time.

Right now, Cleveland's main focus must remain on the playoffs, where they hold a 2-0 series lead over the Miami Heat.

Evan Mobley played a key role in Game 2, and the Cavaliers need him to be just as impactful in Games 3 and 4 in Miami if they want to close the door on the Heat on their home floor.

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