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Cavaliers Trade Dennis Schroder for Tre Mann, Save $6.8M

8/15/2026

Summary

Story summary

On Aug. 14, 2026, the Cleveland Cavaliers traded Dennis Schroder (guard) and cash to the Charlotte Hornets for Tre Mann (guard), a deal that saves Cleveland $6.8 million and leaves it $29 million under first tax apron and $42 million under the second.
Charlotte adds Dennis Schroder (guard) after trading LaMelo Ball (guard), citing ties to president Jeff Peterson and coach Charles Lee.
The deal marks Schroder’s ninth trade—the second-most in NBA history—and sends him to his 12th franchise.

History

Historical Context

The NBA’s third lockout, lasting 204 days from July 1 1998 to January 20 1999, forced the 1998-99 season to be cut to 50 games and introduced a stricter salary-cap system. Commissioner David Stern and NBPA director Billy Hunter signed the agreement, reshaping team payrolls and prompting roster moves that continue to shape trades today.

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Story summary

On Aug. 14, 2026, the Cleveland Cavaliers traded Dennis Schroder (guard) and cash to the Charlotte Hornets for Tre Mann (guard), a deal that saves Cleveland $6.8 million and leaves it $29 million under first tax apron and $42 million under the second.
Charlotte adds Dennis Schroder (guard) after trading LaMelo Ball (guard), citing ties to president Jeff Peterson and coach Charles Lee.
The deal marks Schroder’s ninth trade—the second-most in NBA history—and sends him to his 12th franchise.

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