According to Basketball Insiders’ Steve Kyler, the Cleveland Cavaliers can sign Derrick Williams for up to $5.2 million next season using the tax-payer’s exception. Williams signed a one-year, $5 million contract with the Miami Heat last summer.
I reached out to Mr. Kyler in an attempt to see what their options would be to re-sign Williams, as the Cleveland Cavaliers have been cash-strapped all season and with the new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) I was unsure what their options were.
His answer provides hope for those who want Williams to stay in Cleveland. He’s found a home in Cleveland and in my opinion, a mentor in LeBron James.