The NBA projects a 5.5% salary cap increase for the 2027-28 season, reaching approximately $174 million, with the second apron at $234 million, reflecting slower growth due to declining local TV revenues. For the 2026-27 season, the cap is set at $164.961 million, a $10.314 million increase from the previous year. Seven teams paid a total of $223.11 million in luxury taxes, with the Cleveland Cavaliers facing the highest burden at $68.671 million. Other luxury tax payers included the Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Clippers, and Minnesota Timberwolves.
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NBA Projects 2027-28 Salary Cap Growth at 5.5% to $174M
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