Capmath

2026-27, live from the books

Los Angeles Lakers cap questions

Do the Los Angeles Lakers have cap space in 2026-27?No. The Lakers are $45.7M over the $165.0M salary cap for 2026-27 on payroll, before free-agent holds.
Are the Los Angeles Lakers in the luxury tax in 2026-27?Yes. The Lakers owe an estimated $31.7M luxury-tax bill for 2026-27, sitting $10.2M into the tax.
Are the Los Angeles Lakers over the apron in 2026-27?Yes. The Lakers are $1.6M over the first apron for 2026-27, with $11.0M of room before the second.
Do the Los Angeles Lakers have the mid-level exception in 2026-27?Only the small one. Over the first apron, the Lakers are limited to the taxpayer mid-level: $6.1M for 2026-27.
Can the Los Angeles Lakers sign a max free agent in 2026-27?Not through free agency. The Lakers have no cap space for 2026-27, and outside free agents can only sign for the max using cap space.
Who are the Los Angeles Lakers free agents in 2026-27?The Lakers have 5 free agents carrying cap holds for 2026-27, led by Chris Mañon, AK Okereke, Arthur Kaluma.
What draft picks do the Los Angeles Lakers have?The Lakers control 4 first-round and 3 second-round picks through the 2033 draft, with 2 tied up in swap rights.