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 $95.2M 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 $412.6M luxury-tax bill for 2026-27, sitting $59.7M into the tax.
Are the Los Angeles Lakers over the apron in 2026-27?Yes, both of them. The Lakers are $38.5M past the second apron for 2026-27.
Do the Los Angeles Lakers have the mid-level exception in 2026-27?No. Over the second apron, the Lakers have no mid-level exception of any kind 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 3 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.