August 6, 2015 by Alec Saccogna
The Cleveland Cavaliers, after dealing the Brendan Haywood $10 million contract along with the contract of Mike Miller, are in possession of a potentially game-changing trade exception to use for the year.
Basically, the Cavaliers are already over the cap so shedding salaries is a smart move, and acquiring a trade exception for it is a win-win. That way, if they realize they need another piece during the regular season, they can try to trade for one worth somewhere in the range of $10 million.