CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Cavaliers would have rather kept LeBron James, make no mistake.
But with James and his roughly $36 million salary this season gone to the Lakers, Cleveland has more flexibility to add to its roster through free agency if it so chooses.
For the first time in years, the Cavs' payroll is below the league's tax "apron," which means it has more to spend on free agents even though the team is still over the league's salary cap.
The Cavs' payroll is currently at about $109.5 million and there are three spots to fill.