Being above that second apron, the Cavaliers' ability to trade future first-round picks is frozen, they can't aggregate contracts within a trade, and are unable to include cash in any deal, either. So, for a seismic trade involving a name like LeBron, the route to Cleveland having the means to get a deal hashed out looks to be a tough one.

LeBron James‘ future with the Los Angeles Lakers has been a significant topic of discussion this summer. The arrival of Luka Doncic has shifted the power balance within the halls of the Purple and Gold.