The NBA has announced that the salary cap for the 2025-26 season is projected to increase to $154.6 million, reflecting a 10% rise from the current season.
NBA teams have been informed that the salary cap for the 2025-26 season is expected to rise by 10% from this season, according to ESPN's Bobby Marks.
The current projection, which remains unchanged from the offseason estimate, sets the key financial thresholds as follows:
Salary cap: $154.6 million
Luxury tax: $187.9 million
First apron: $195.9 million
Second apron: $207.8 million
For comparison, the 2024-25 season's numbers are:
Salary cap: $140.6 million
Luxury tax: $170.8 million
First apron: $178.1 million
Second apron: $188.9 million
With the salary cap increasing at the maximum allowable rate, teams will have more flexibility to navigate the apron rules. This marks a significant shift from last offseason when the cap grew by just 3.4%, creating tighter financial constraints for many teams.
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