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Cavaliers have no first-round picks available for trade

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 12:20 AM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Cavaliers have no first-round picks available for trade
Summary

The Cleveland Cavaliers are unable to trade any first-round picks as of August 20, 2026. The team is navigating their salary cap situation, potentially creating a $16.7 million trade exception for Max Strus by incorporating the Dennis Schroder trade. The Cavaliers' current roster management strategy is influenced by these limitations regarding their draft capital. Future trades may be affected as they explore other roster moves.

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  • •Cavaliers can create a $16.7 million trade exception for Max Strus.
  • •Current salary cap situation involves Dennis Schroder and Lonzo Ball trades.
  • •Cavaliers are focused on managing roster despite trading constraints.
  • •No first-round picks are available for trade as of August 20, 2026.
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  • 12:20 AMYahoo Sports — The Cavs have no first-round picks left to trade
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The Cavs have no first-round picks left to trade

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