Capmath

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Charlotte Hornets cap questions

Do the Charlotte Hornets have cap space in 2026-27?No. The Hornets' committed payroll is $16.6M under the $165.0M cap for 2026-27 (projected), but cap holds for their own free agents fill that room, so there is no space for outside free agents without renouncing.

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Are the Charlotte Hornets in the luxury tax in 2026-27?No. The Hornets are $52.6M below the luxury-tax line for 2026-27 (projected).

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Are the Charlotte Hornets over the apron in 2026-27?No. The Hornets are under both aprons for 2026-27 (projected), with $59.3M of room before the first.

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Do the Charlotte Hornets have the mid-level exception in 2026-27?Yes. The Hornets can offer the full non-taxpayer mid-level: up to $15.1M starting salary for 2026-27 (projected).

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Can the Charlotte Hornets sign a max free agent in 2026-27?Not through free agency. The Hornets have no cap space for 2026-27 (projected), and outside free agents can only sign for the max using cap space.

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Who are the Charlotte Hornets free agents in 2026-27?The Hornets have 6 free agents carrying cap holds for 2026-27, led by Coby White, Malaki Branham, Xavier Tillman.

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What draft picks do the Charlotte Hornets have?The Hornets control 11 first-round and 13 second-round picks through the 2032 draft.