I wouldn't be surprised if they find a way to unload Tristan Thompson and Kyle Korver somehow.
They may also explore trading Kevin Love for several cheaper younger pieces.
As valuable as TT and JR were for them in the 2016 Finals, this shows you why it's important not to drastically overpay for replaceable talent.
It’s going to be hard for them to unload Thompson. Their best bet is moving Love for cheaper players and a pick or two.
I don't know, Thompson will only have 2 years left this summer and while he is definitely overpaid at 17.4 and 18.5, he at least serves a useful enough role that they might be able to find a taker for an Asik type player (not necessarily Asik, but something like that where the Cavs get a worse player but on a cheaper contract).
And the Cavs really only have this problem for the 18-19 season. As they can get out from Korver, Hill, and Smith before the 19-20 season (they still might be in the tax, but not so far into it that it is a huge problem).
I think I just heard someone say Tristan Thompson serves an useful role. Other than rebounding, this guy just sucks in literally every facet of the game. Can't shoot, can't pass, can't even defend as well anymore, and literally doesn't know how to move on offense besides pick and rolling, (which even any competent big man can do at the start of high school,) no one is going to offer to take his contract on lest they get offered at least a second rounder or 1st pick with protections.
Maybe I'm being too hard on Tristan, who was very vital for the championship ring, but the moment Lebron advocated for his contract, I knew it was a mistake.