The Cavaliers announced the Lonzo Ball trade and other moves as NBA free agency formally tipped off July 6. Here is a breakdown of the transactions.

Last week, the Cavs traded Isaac Okoro for Lonzo Ball. They also signed Sam Merrill, basically picking him over fellow Cavs free agent Ty Jerome. Let’s look at what was behind these moves. About the money The new salary cap for the 2025-26 season is $154 million.

The trade the Cavaliers made on June 28, sending Isaac Okoro to the Bulls for Alonzo Ball, became official on July 6 with the start of the 2025-26 league year in the NBA. Ball, a 6-foot-6 point