The Cleveland Cavaliers have a lot to consider, as the trade deadline is nearly two weeks away.

One key talking point when discussing Cleveland’s trade deadline plans revolves around their current payroll bind.

However, a recent report signaled that the organization could be willing to pay the luxury tax because of its success.

The Cavaliers are currently $1.9 million above the luxury tax, and Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley’s extensions will kick in next season.

Michael Scotto of Hoops Hyper reported that “NBA executives are monitoring whether Cleveland will try to duck the tax with a trade.”

“While the Cavaliers have conveyed they could pay the luxury tax with the team performing so well to keep continuity, NBA executives elsewhere are skeptical.”

“Keep an eye on facilitating teams around the league looking to take on salary for future second-round draft capital to be in touch with Cleveland leading up to the deadline.”

The Cavaliers’ decision to pay the luxury tax could signal to the rest of the NBA that they’re ready to compete for a championship right now, no matter what financial flexibility it gives them in the future.

This decision could be important, especially since avoiding the luxury tax could mean trading either Caris LeVert or Isaac Okoro, two key players in Kenny Atkinson’s rotation.

Whether the Cavaliers do offload salary at the deadline or decide to stand pat with their roster, Cleveland’s future payroll will continue to be something to observe even after the trade deadline passes and into potential offseason moves.

CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Cleveland State women’s tennis team continued its spring season Sunday morning, battling for a 4-3 victory over Miami (OH). With the win, the Vikings are now 2-2 on the young season.

After dropping the doubles point and then falling at No. 5 singles, the Vikings were able to put their first point of the day on the board with a 6-2, 6-4 win from Ella Franz at No. 4 singles.

Miami (OH) was then able to gain a 3-1 advantage with a win at the No. 6 spot, before Sima Heren gave Cleveland State its second point of the day with a 6-3, 6-4 victory at No. 2 singles.

Oihane Vicario then evened the match at 3-3 with a 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 win at the top of the lineup, while Tereze Vevere clinched the match for the Vikings with a 7-5, 4-6, 6-2 win at no. 3 singles.

Cleveland State will be back in action for a single match next week, traveling to Toledo on Friday, January 31.

Anthony Rizzo is set to have a new title soon.

Father.

The former Cubs star, who most recently played for the Yankees, announced on social media Thursday that he and his wife Emily Rizzo are expecting

The adorable announcement featured the couple’s beloved dog wearing a “big brother” bandana and standing alongside a set of ultrasound photos. A onesie in the background appears to hint at a June 2025 due date.

The couple wed in a Florida ceremony in 2018, with several Cubs players in attendance at the time.

Rizzo returned to Wrigley Field for the first time since being traded to New York last September. He remains a fan favorite in Chicago, however, having cemented a legacy in the city that culminated with the 2016 World Series win.

And his Cubs teammates were among those congratulating him on his latest milestone.

“Congrats bro to you and @rizzoem,” Dexter Fowler wrote.

“Papa Tony,” Ian Happ commented.

“Let’s gooooooo! Congrats!!!” Albert Almora Jr. wrote.

“Tonyyy! Congrats!! @rizzoem 💙” Jason Heyward commented.

Fans were also quick to comment on his announcement — and remind him of Chicago’s love.

“Congrats rizzo!! chicago will love you forever,” one commenter wrote.

“Congratulations!! You and Emily will be such great parents! Hope to see you back with the Cubs organization someday,” another commented.