NBA projects modest salary cap growth for 2027-28 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 12:22 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
The NBA has announced projections for the salary cap from the 2026-27 to 2027-28 season, estimating a modest increase of 5.479%. This follows a 6.669% rise in the previous year, with the cap expected to reach $174 million. Such projections indicate a cautious outlook on revenue growth amidst various economic factors within the league. Teams will need to navigate their rosters and salary situations with this limited growth in mind as they prepare for the upcoming seasons.
- •NBA estimates a 5.479% salary cap increase for 2027-28
- •Previous season saw a 6.669% rise
- •Cap expected to reach $174 million
- •Teams may adjust rosters based on these projections
- •Outlook reflects cautious revenue expectations
- 12:22 AMYahoo Sports — NBA is not predicting aggressive growth from 2026-27 …
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