The NBA has raised its salary cap projection for the 2027-28 season to $176 million, a $2 million increase from the previous estimate of $174 million, according to reports by Fred Katz. This projection reflects a 6.7% rise from the current season’s cap of $164.96 million. The increase benefits teams with star players on max contracts, as those players, like Victor Wembanyama and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, will earn slightly more. The adjustment comes amid concerns that the salary cap growth is not keeping pace with the expected increases due to challenges in the local television market.
