NBA raises 2027-28 salary cap projections to $176 million

The NBA has updated its salary cap projections for the 2027-28 season, raising the estimated cap by $2 million compared to previous figures. The league now projects the 2027-28 salary cap will reach $176 million, with the luxury tax line set at $213 million.

This adjustment represents a 6.7 percent projected raise for that season, which is an improvement over previous forecasts that suggested lower growth due to a decline in the local TV market. The increase provides relief for teams managing salary cap and apron constraints and benefits players with max-contract extensions tied to those figures, such as Victor Wembanyama and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.