Capmath

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Houston Rockets cap questions

Do the Houston Rockets have cap space in 2026-27?No. The Rockets are $22.5M over the $165.0M salary cap for 2026-27 (projected) on payroll alone, before any holds.

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Are the Houston Rockets in the luxury tax in 2026-27?No. The Rockets are $13.5M below the luxury-tax line for 2026-27 (projected).

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Are the Houston Rockets over the apron in 2026-27?No. The Rockets are under both aprons for 2026-27 (projected), with $20.1M of room before the first.

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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 $15.1M starting salary for 2026-27 (projected).

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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 (projected), and outside free agents can only sign for the max using cap space.

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Who are the Houston Rockets free agents in 2026-27?The Rockets have 7 free agents carrying cap holds for 2026-27, led by Tari Eason, Josh Okogie, Aaron Holiday.

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What draft picks do the Houston Rockets have?The Rockets control 7 first-round and 5 second-round picks through the 2032 draft, with 2 tied up in swap rights.