When did it increase to 150%? Are you sure, certain? Using Carmelo Anthony for example, it's been widely reported pretty much every where the Cavs would need to send out approximately 20 million to acquire Carmelo, whether that be Love or a combination of players. That would make sense using the 125%. Carmelo makes $24,560,000 this season, so 125% to match would be $19,648,000. At the 150%, like your proposing, the Cavs would only need to send out $16,373,332 to meet the required 159% salary match of Melo's salary. Much easier and much more attainable than having to approach 20 mill. Shumpert and Frye meet the salary requirement by themselves, without any filler needs.