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NBA sets salary cap projections for 2027-28, impacting Brooklyn Nets

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 2:28 AM

Last updated Sep 14, 2026

NBA sets salary cap projections for 2027-28, impacting Brooklyn Nets

Summary

The NBA has updated its salary cap projections for the 2027-28 season to $176 million, with a luxury tax line of $213 million. This change presents opportunities for the Brooklyn Nets as they navigate their rebuild. Currently, the team has two players under contract for that season, Terance Mann and Mikel Brown Jr. The Nets have several key decisions to make regarding player options and free agency, including veterans like Michael Porter Jr. and Julius Randle. Training camp is set to start soon, prompting Brooklyn to balance immediate performance with future roster considerations.

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By the Numbers

•Nets in rebuild mode as they prepare for the 2026-27 season.
•Updated cap projects $176 million; luxury tax at $213 million.
•Nets have Terance Mann and Mikel Brown Jr. under contract for 2027-28.
•Michael Porter Jr. and Julius Randle face contract decisions next summer.
•Training camp starts soon, with roster planning in focus.

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2:28 AMYahoo Sports — NBA updates salary cap projections for 2027-28; how are Nets affected?

What they're saying

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The Brooklyn Nets are still in the midst of their rebuild, but how could they be affected by the NBA's latest update for the 2027-28 salary cap?
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