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2026-27, live from the books

Denver Nuggets cap questions

Do the Denver Nuggets have cap space in 2026-27?No. The Nuggets are $48.2M over the $165.0M salary cap for 2026-27 on payroll, before free-agent holds.
Are the Denver Nuggets in the luxury tax in 2026-27?Yes. The Nuggets owe an estimated $41.3M luxury-tax bill for 2026-27, sitting $12.8M into the tax.
Are the Denver Nuggets over the apron in 2026-27?Yes. The Nuggets are $9.8M over the first apron for 2026-27, with $2.9M of room before the second.
Do the Denver Nuggets have the mid-level exception in 2026-27?Only the small one. Over the first apron, the Nuggets are limited to the taxpayer mid-level: $6.1M for 2026-27.
Can the Denver Nuggets sign a max free agent in 2026-27?Not through free agency. The Nuggets have no cap space for 2026-27, and outside free agents can only sign for the max using cap space.
Who are the Denver Nuggets free agents in 2026-27?The Nuggets have 9 free agents carrying cap holds for 2026-27, led by Peyton Watson, Bruce Brown, Spencer Jones.
What draft picks do the Denver Nuggets have?The Nuggets control 4 first-round and 4 second-round picks through the 2033 draft, with 2 tied up in swap rights.