Last season, according to league sources that spoke with Plain-Dealer, the Cavs just about broke even operationally.

Cleveland's payroll that exceeded $100 million including luxury taxes, the highest in team history.

It was more than offset by selling out 37 regular-season games and seven playoff games, and huge apparel sales that led to record revenue. The Cavs were then helped by getting a $6 million check as part of the salary rebate from the players.

"We have been very fortunate, our fans have continued to show us tremendous support," said Len Komoroski, the president of the Cavaliers and The Q. "We have seen it in many different levels from record ticket sales, television ratings and Web hits."