The NBA is in offseason mode, which means every team is assessing what moves to make to improve its roster.
Under the new CBA, many of those moves are made with the luxury tax, first apron, and second apron in mind. Teams are more reluctant to overspend unless they have a competitive roster capable of winning a championship.
With that in mind, take a look at the highest-paid active rosters heading into the 2025-26 season, according to Spotrac. This table will be updated throughout the offseason as more moves are made.
NBA Teams With Highest Salary Cap in 2025-26
| Team | Salary Cap |
|---|---|
| Celtics | $230,568,753 |
| Cavaliers | $224,590,343 |
| Suns | $206,451,919 |
| Mavericks | $202,410,431 |
| Knicks | $201,995,224 |
| Nuggets | $196,011,896 |
| Lakers | $193,730,554 |
| Raptors | $190,597,336 |
| Magic | $188,471,232 |
| Thunder | $186,654,638 |
| 76ers | $182,496,557 |
| Clippers | $180,398,092 |
| Wizards | $176,462,135 |
| Pelicans | $174,379,363 |
| Hornets | $171,349,215 |
| Warriors | $170,506,402 |
| Pacers | $170,292,668 |
| Kings | $169,757,851 |
| Hawks | $162,336,149 |
| Heat | $162,268,310 |
| Spurs | $160,589,252 |
| Rockets | $152,496,722 |
| Jazz | $148,819,256 |
| Bulls | $148,683,261 |
| Timberwolves | $141,371,427 |
| Trail Blazers | $139,435,099 |
| Pistons | $135,200,622 |
| Grizzlies | $131,040,361 |
| Bucks | $91,124,846 |
| Nets | $78,175,666 |
NBA Teams Projected for First Apron in 2025-26
- Dallas Mavericks
- New York Knicks
- Denver Nuggets
- Toronto Raptors
NBA Teams Projected for Second Apron in 2025-26
- Boston Celtics
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- Phoenix Suns
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