The NBA is projecting its salary cap for the 2026-27 season at $165 million, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports.
The numbers come in at $1M less than previous projections due to a reduction in local media revenue, according to the report. The number is roughly $10 million more than the $154.7 million salary cap this season.
The NBA has informed teams that the league is projecting a $165 million salary cap for 2026-27 — $1M lower than previous outlooks due to a reduction in local media revenue, sources tell ESPN. Minimum salary $149M, tax level $201M, first apron $209M, second apron $222M also $1M…
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 23, 2026
The NBA has not confirmed the reported numbers for next season.
This story will be updated.
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