2026-27, live from the books

Houston Rockets cap questions

Do the Houston Rockets have cap space in 2026-27?No. The Rockets are $38.0M 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?Yes. The Rockets owe an estimated $2.6M luxury-tax bill for 2026-27, sitting $2.6M into the tax.

Are the Houston Rockets over the apron in 2026-27?No. The Rockets are under both aprons for 2026-27, with $6.0M 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 4 free agents carrying cap holds for 2026-27, led by Oscar Tshiebwe, Sean Pedulla, Quadir Copeland.

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.