The NBA has announced an increase in the projected salary cap for the 2026-27 season from $165 million to $166 million, ahead of the 2025 offseason. The current cap for 2025-26 stands at $154.647 million, with teams initially expecting a maximum 10 percent increase under the collective bargaining agreement, but the league projected only a 7 percent rise.
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NBA Adjusts Projected 2026-27 Salary Cap Up By $1M To $166M
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