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The NBA sets the 2027-28 salary cap at 176 million dollars

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 4:02 AM

Last updated Sep 13, 2026

The NBA sets the 2027-28 salary cap at 176 million dollars
Summary

The NBA has informed its 30 teams of updated salary cap projections for the 2027-28 season. The league set the cap at 176 million dollars, with the luxury tax threshold established at 213 million dollars. This figure represents a 2 million dollar increase over previous estimates. These adjustments will influence future contract values for players across the league. For the current 2026-27 season, the salary cap is set at 164.9 million dollars with a luxury tax line of 200.4 million dollars. Commissioner Adam Silver continues to oversee financial growth as the league prepares for its 80th season.

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  • •The 2027-28 salary cap is set at 176 million dollars.
  • •The 2027-28 luxury tax line is set at 213 million dollars.
  • •The new projection represents a 2 million dollar increase over previous figures.
  • •The 2026-27 salary cap is currently set at 164.9 million dollars.
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  • 4:02 AMYahoo Sports — NBA announces $2 million news for all 30 teams’ future one month before the 2026-27 season
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The National Basketball Association (NBA) shared great news with all 30 teams about the future of the salary cap before the start of their 80th season. The NBA’s 2026-27 season has officially been in effect since the end of June 2026, with all 30 teams reconstructing their NBA teams around the established salary cap limits laid out by the NBA.

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