NBA Increases Salary Cap — Every Team’s Updated Cap Space After Day 1 Of Free Agency
The NBA officials raised their salary cap for the 2025-26 season. The budget has increased by a complete 10% compared to last season. The surprise change took effect on Tuesday, as the teams moved quickly in free agency.
The League announced that the salary cap will be $154.647 million next season. The luxury tax line now remains at $187.895 million, while the first and second apron hoops are at $195.945 million and $207.824 million. However, they adjusted the midlevel exceptions, $14.104 million for non-taxpayer teams, $5.685 million for taxpayer teams, and $8.781 million for teams under the cap.
The National Basketball Association today announced that the Salary Cap has been set at $154.647 million for the 2025-26 season. pic.twitter.com/cQIg9dDbVe
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) June 30, 2025
The New limits provide flexibility. Several teams already passed the aprons within the first 24 hours of activity. By Tuesday, few teams had gone under the cap. Most franchises are committed to long-term contracts and now face strict budget limits in this offseason.
How The Teams Look With The New Salary Cap?
The teams stand in different numbers. The Utah Jazz holds the most cap flexibility with $150 million active salary and $92 million tied to top players. Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics are making it into the second round with cap deficits of -$111 million and -$107 million after years of securing elite talent. However, the Los Angeles Lakers are $67 million over the cap with a payroll of over $221 million. At the same time, the Phoenix Suns, Milwaukee Bucks, and Cleveland Cavaliers are also in the second apron area, which limits trade options and exception use.
The Brooklyn Nets signed just eight players. Due to large dead cap numbers, they are over the tax line. Moreover, the Detroit Pistons and the San Antonio Spurs are close to a significant line and may need to make smart moves with new spending.
As the moratorium ends on Sunday, all the teams now face a clear financial map for the rest of free agency. The new cap gives the teams room to shape their roster with a balanced cap. All eyes will be on the franchise’s front office to notice how they adapt to the change in the salary cap and make smart moves while retaining talent.
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NBA Increases Salary Cap — Every Team’s Updated Cap Space After Day 1 Of Free Agency
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