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2026-27, live from the books
Houston Rockets cap questions
Do the Houston Rockets have cap space in 2026-27?
No. The Rockets are $29.6M over the $165.0M salary cap for 2026-27 on payroll, before free-agent holds.
Are the Houston Rockets in the luxury tax in 2026-27?
No. The Rockets are $5.9M below the luxury-tax line for 2026-27.
Are the Houston Rockets over the apron in 2026-27?
No. The Rockets are under both aprons for 2026-27, with $14.4M of room before the first.
Do the Houston Rockets have the mid-level exception in 2026-27?
Yes. The Rockets can offer the full non-taxpayer mid-level: up to $15.0M starting salary for 2026-27.
Can the Houston Rockets sign a max free agent in 2026-27?
Not through free agency. The Rockets have no cap space for 2026-27, and outside free agents can only sign for the max using cap space.
Who are the Houston Rockets free agents in 2026-27?
The Rockets have 8 free agents carrying cap holds for 2026-27, led by Aaron Holiday, Jae'Sean Tate, Jeff Green.
What draft picks do the Houston Rockets have?
The Rockets control 9 first-round and 3 second-round picks through the 2033 draft, with 2 tied up in swap rights.
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