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.

We already knew it was coming, and now it’s official. The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired point guard Lonzo Ball from the Chicago Bulls for wing Isaac Okoro, Cavs president of basketball operations Koby Altman announced in a statement.