Report: Cavaliers Owner Willing To Take Strong Stance On Payroll

It's going to be an interesting offseason for the Cleveland Cavaliers, who lost in the second round of the NBA Playoffs for the second consecutive season.

Even if the front office wanted to make roster moves, that task would be much easier said than done due to their current payroll, which will only increase in the coming seasons.

Even though the Cavaliers are predicted to be a second-apron team next season, their owner reportedly isn't concerned about paying into the luxury tax, as long as the team is contending.

NBA insider Jake Fischer recently reported this about Cleveland's payroll situation and Gilbert's willingness to spend a little extra.

"The Cavaliers have often suggested that owner Dan Gilbert is comfortable absorbing luxury tax costs as long as the team is a legitimate title contender. It is presumed Cleveland still sees itself in those terms despite an early exit in which injuries certainly contributed to the disappointment of a 4-1 series score," wrote Fischer.