Report: Cleveland Cavaliers Looking to Trade Key Rotation Piece

As to why the Cavs would be interested in making a move surrounding Wade this offseason? It centers around how Cleveland's finances are set to look for the coming season. The Cavaliers are primed to enter the second apron at over $219 million in salary, so shedding Wade's $6 million annual value could be a worthwhile move, especially when considering the impending free agency of Sixth Man of the Year candidate Ty Jerome.

During the 2024-25 season, Wade played in 59 games during the regular season for the Cavaliers, averaging 5.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.3 assists on 41.3% shooting from the field and 36.0% from three in just over 21 minutes a game.

Wade, who's been with the Cavaliers for the past six seasons after being an undrafted free agent pickup in 2019, could be worthy of a look from an opposing team looking to add another dose of shooting to their roster, and another piece in their frontcourt as a solid rotational piece.

For the 2025-26 season, Wade sits on an expiring contract at $6.6 million, allowing for potential contenders to make a move on the 28-year-old forward while maintaining financial flexibility for the short term and next summer, all in the process of helping the Cavs navigate their own cap situation.

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