NBA Trade Machine
Build NBA trades between up to four teams and check them against the 2026-27 CBA: salary matching brackets, both aprons, hard caps, trade exceptions, trade bonuses, roster limits and cash.
Updated · 2026-27 season
Salary-Matching Rules Applied
Under the Tax
200% + $250K
Over the Tax
125% + $250K
Over 1st Apron
100% match
Over 2nd Apron
No aggregation
| Team | Payroll | Apron 1 Room | Apron 2 Room | Status | Hard Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
New York Knicks | $220.9M | -$11.8M | +$0.8M | Tax Payer | None |
Golden State Warriors | $220.8M | -$12.3M | +$0.3M | Tax Payer | 2nd Apron |
Denver Nuggets | $217.5M | -$15.3M | -$2.6M | Tax Payer | None |
Oklahoma City Thunder | $216.7M | -$7.7M | +$5.0M | Tax Payer | None |
Minnesota Timberwolves | $213.3M | -$8.1M | +$4.5M | Tax Payer | 2nd Apron |
Orlando Magic | $209.9M | -$10.2M | +$2.5M | Tax Payer | None |
Philadelphia 76ers | $207.2M | +$1.8M | +$14.5M | Tax Payer | 1st Apron |
Cleveland Cavaliers | $206.7M | -$3.6M | +$9.1M | Tax Payer | 2nd Apron |
Indiana Pacers | $206.3M | +$2.2M | +$14.9M | Tax Payer | 1st Apron |
Miami Heat | $206.2M | +$2.6M | +$15.2M | Tax Payer | 1st Apron |
Toronto Raptors | $201.2M | +$1.0M | +$13.6M | Tax Payer | 1st Apron |
Houston Rockets | $200.4M | +$8.6M | +$21.3M | Over Cap | 2nd Apron |
Boston Celtics | $198.7M | +$10.3M | +$23.0M | Over Cap | 1st Apron |
San Antonio Spurs | $198.3M | +$8.0M | +$20.7M | Over Cap | 1st Apron |
Los Angeles Lakers | $196.7M | +$8.1M | +$20.8M | Tax Payer | 1st Apron |
New Orleans Pelicans | $196.2M | +$5.7M | +$18.4M | Over Cap | None |
Washington Wizards | $194.5M | +$14.6M | +$27.2M | Over Cap | 1st Apron |
Sacramento Kings | $193.9M | +$7.6M | +$20.3M | Over Cap | 1st Apron |
Atlanta Hawks | $193.3M | +$9.3M | +$22.0M | Over Cap | 1st Apron |
Portland Trail Blazers | $191.8M | +$16.9M | +$29.6M | Over Cap | 1st Apron |
Detroit Pistons | $190.7M | +$14.5M | +$27.2M | Over Cap | 1st Apron |
Phoenix Suns | $190.6M | -$4.8M | +$7.9M | Tax Payer | 2nd Apron |
Utah Jazz | $183.0M | +$19.5M | +$32.2M | Over Cap | 1st Apron |
Los Angeles Clippers | $181.1M | +$25.8M | +$38.5M | Over Cap | 1st Apron |
Dallas Mavericks | $177.2M | +$18.3M | +$31.0M | Over Cap | 1st Apron |
Chicago Bulls | $164.7M | +$42.0M | +$54.7M | Cap Space | 1st Apron |
Charlotte Hornets | $161.7M | +$37.5M | +$50.2M | Over Cap | 1st Apron |
Milwaukee Bucks | $160.4M | +$16.5M | +$29.2M | Over Cap | None |
Brooklyn Nets | $160.1M | +$49.0M | +$61.6M | Cap Space | None |
Memphis Grizzlies | $120.6M | +$45.6M | +$58.2M | Cap Space | 1st Apron |