06-30-2026, 04:06 PM
To that end, the Cavs are trying to trade forward Max Strus, league sources told The Athletic, so they could sign LeBron — or perhaps another player — into that midlevel exception. Strus is slated to make $16.6 million next season. If Harden signs for $30 million, and if Cleveland can deal Strus and take back no salary in return, it would be able to give James the midlevel exception.
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