CLEVELAND, Ohio -- In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast , the hosts discuss the contract negotiations and the potential future of Isaac Okoro , a restricted free agent for the Cavs . They analyze the market value of Okoro and the financial implications for the team. More Cavs coverage Rock Entertaintment, Gray Media team up on new Ohio sports network Can LeBron James lead Team USA to another gold medal? Wine and Gold Talk podcast The player the Guardians should promote ASAP; the NBA’s ‘second draft’; kickoff craziness: Terry’s Talkin’ podcast Takeaways: The Cavs have leverage in contract negotiations with Isaac Okoro as restricted free agent, but they are cautious about offering a multi-year deal at a higher salary.
The market value for Okoro is uncertain , and the Cavs want to avoid paying non-starters a significant amount of money in the new salary structure. The Cavs’ projected win total for the upcoming season is around 47-48, but it may take more wins to secure a playoff spot in the competitive Eastern Conference. Avoiding the play-in tournament is a priority for the Cavs, and they will need to compete with several strong teams to secure a locked-in playoff spot.
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