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Cavaliers Convert Nae’Qwan Tomlin to Guaranteed Two-Year Deal After Two-Way Limit Reached

Operating over the second tax apron, Cleveland uses an open roster spot to keep the forward eligible beyond the 50‑game two-way cap.

Overview

  • ESPN’s Shams Charania reports the Cavs are promoting Tomlin from a two-way to the 15-man roster, with agent Aaron Turner saying he is signing a fully guaranteed two-year minimum contract.
  • The reported salaries are $718,150 for the remainder of 2025–26 and $2,411,090 for 2026–27.
  • Tomlin triggered the move by hitting the 50 active-game limit for two-way players after appearing in 43 games and being active for seven more.
  • Cleveland is limited to a minimum-salary deal of up to two years because it is over the NBA’s second tax apron.
  • The Cavaliers do not need a corresponding cut to add Tomlin because they have an open standard roster spot, and the move will increase their projected tax bill.