Cavaliers face deadline to waive Cam Whitmore ahead of cap adjustments

The Cleveland Cavaliers have until August 29 to waive Cam Whitmore and use the stretch provision on his contract, which would create approximately $3.64 million in cap space. Whitmore is entering the final year of his rookie deal with a salary of $5,458,310, set to be spread over three years if waived. The Cavaliers face hard cap implications due to recent trades, including a deal for James Harden. They currently have 13 players under standard contracts and would need to make room for Harden as well as accommodate a draft-rights rookie. Discussions about this move indicate further roster adjustments may follow.

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