Cavaliers clear $6.8 million in payroll after recent player swap

The Cleveland Cavaliers have successfully cleared $6.8 million in salary as part of their latest roster adjustments. They are currently $30 million under the first salary apron and have at least one open roster position, potentially to acquire guard James Harden. Additionally, the Cavaliers retain the flexibility to increase their payroll up to the second apron by $42 million. This move is seen as a strategic effort to enhance their roster and financial positioning as the offseason progresses.

• 8:10 PMYahoo Sports — The Cavaliers free up $6.8 million in this swap. …