Charlotte Hornets
 | PG | 24 | $37,958,760 | $40,770,520 | $43,582,280 | $46,394,040 | $67,900,000 UFA | Cap Hold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | PF | 27 | $25,000,000 | $22,826,087 | $34,200,000 UFA | Cap Hold | -- | -- |
 | SG | 25 | $13,666,667 | $14,679,012 | $22,000,000 UFA | Cap Hold | -- | -- |
 | PF | 27 | $13,645,500 | $14,265,750 | $21,400,000 UFA | Cap Hold | -- | -- |
 | SG | 25 | $12,888,889 | $24,500,000 UFA | Cap Hold | -- | -- | -- |
 | SF | 23 | $11,968,800 | $15,104,626 | $37,800,000 RFA | Cap Hold | -- | -- |
 | SF | 20 | $10,015,680 | $10,516,560 | $11,017,560 Club Option | $13,937,214 Club Option | $34,800,000 RFA | Cap Hold |
 | PG | 24 | $8,000,000 | $8,000,000 | $8,000,000 Club Option | $15,200,000 UFA | Cap Hold | -- |
 | PF | 20 | $7,863,240 | $8,237,880 | $10,445,633 Club Option | $10,400,000 RFA | Cap Hold | -- |
 | SG | 20 | $2,763,960 | $2,902,080 | $3,040,320 Club Option | $5,487,778 Club Option | $16,500,000 RFA | Cap Hold |
 | PF | 27 | $2,546,475 | $2,500,000 UFA | Cap Hold | -- | -- | -- |
 | C | 24 | $2,296,274 | $2,411,090 | $2,525,901 | $2,735,698 Club Option | $3,100,000 UFA | Cap Hold |
 | SF | 23 | $2,296,274 | $2,411,090 | $2,525,901 | $2,735,698 Club Option | $3,100,000 UFA | Cap Hold |
 | C | 24 | $2,270,735 | $2,461,462 | $2,300,000 UFA | Cap Hold | -- | -- |
 | SG | 33 | $831,410 | $3,815,861 Club Option | $2,600,000 | -- | -- |
 | PF | 23 | $0 Two-Way Contract | $0 Two-Way Contract | $2,200,000 RFA | Cap Hold | -- | -- |
 | PF | 23 | $0 Two-Way Contract | $0 Two-Way Contract | $2,200,000 RFA | Cap Hold | -- | -- |
 | SG | 22 | $0 Two-Way Contract | $2,200,000 RFA | Cap Hold | -- | -- | -- |
Cap Holds
View placeholders for pending free agents, unsigned draft picks, offer sheets, etc.
| Player | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tosan Evbuomwan | $2,200,000 | ||||
| Brandon Miller | $37,800,000 | ||||
| Nick Smith Jr. | $2,200,000 | ||||
| Seth Curry | $2,500,000 | ||||
| Sion James | $3,100,000 | ||||
| Taj Gibson | $2,300,000 | ||||
| Cody Martin | $16,500,000 | ||||
| Kon Knueppel | $34,800,000 | ||||
| Liam McNeeley | $16,500,000 | ||||
| Nick Richards | $9,500,000 | ||||
| Vasilije Micic | $15,400,000 | ||||
| Grant Williams | $21,400,000 | ||||
| DaQuan Jeffries | $2,800,000 | ||||
| Moussa Diabate | $2,300,000 | ||||
| Tre Mann | $15,200,000 | ||||
| LaMelo Ball | $67,900,000 | ||||
| Ryan Kalkbrenner | $3,100,000 | ||||
| P.J. Hall | $2,200,000 | ||||
| Xavier Tillman Sr. | $2,500,000 | ||||
| Tidjane Salaun | $10,400,000 | ||||
| Miles Bridges | $34,200,000 |
Salary Summary
View yearly financial information for Charlotte Hornets (2025-26 and beyond)
| Cap Summary | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inclusive Total | $154,012,664 | $148,402,018 | $83,737,595 | $71,290,428 | $0 |
| Cap Holds | $2,300,000 | $48,600,000 | $102,900,000 | $25,600,000 | $125,400,000 |
| Total Cap Allocations | $156,312,664 | $197,002,018 | $186,637,595 | $96,890,428 | $125,400,000 |
| Salary Cap | $154,647,000 | $166,000,000 | $174,300,000 | $183,015,000 | $192,166,000 |
| Cap Space | $-1,665,664 | $-31,002,018 | $-12,337,595 | $86,124,572 | $66,766,000 |
| Minimum Salary | $139,182,300 | $149,400,000 | $156,870,000 | $164,713,500 | $172,949,400 |
| Grtd. Total | $154,012,664 | $148,402,018 | $83,737,595 | $71,290,428 | $0 |
| Grtd. Total Roster | $154,012,664 | $148,402,018 | $83,737,595 | $71,290,428 | $0 |
| Tax Summary | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Line | $187,895,000 | $201,690,000 | $211,775,000 | $222,363,000 | $233,482,000 |
| Max Tax Room | $33,882,336 | $53,287,982 | $128,037,405 | $151,072,572 | $233,482,000 |
Apron & Tax Summary
View apron thresholds and tax line relative to current allocations
| 1st Apron | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Threshold | $195,945,000 | $210,690,000 | $220,812,000 | $231,851,000 | $243,445,000 |
| Allocations | $154,012,664 | $148,402,018 | $83,737,595 | $71,290,428 | $0 |
| 1st Apron Space | $41,932,336 | $62,287,982 | $137,074,405 | $160,560,572 | $243,445,000 |
| 2nd Apron | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Threshold | $207,824,000 | $223,690,000 | $234,200,000 | $245,909,000 | $258,205,000 |
| Allocations | $154,012,664 | $148,402,018 | $83,737,595 | $71,290,428 | $0 |
| 2nd Apron Space | $53,811,336 | $75,287,982 | $150,462,405 | $174,618,572 | $258,205,000 |
| Tax Line | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Threshold | $187,895,000 | $201,690,000 | $211,775,000 | $222,363,000 | $233,482,000 |
| Allocations | $154,012,664 | $148,402,018 | $83,737,595 | $71,290,428 | $0 |
| Tax Space | $33,882,336 | $53,287,982 | $128,037,405 | $151,072,572 | $233,482,000 |
Depth Chart
View player positions and 2025/26 salaries
PG
- LaMelo BallStarter$37,958,760
- Tre MannBench Depth$8,000,000
SG
- Josh GreenBench Rotation$13,666,667
- Coby WhiteBench Rotation$12,888,889
- Liam McNeeleyBench Depth$2,763,960
- Pat ConnaughtonBench Depth$831,410
- Antonio ReevesBench Depth--
SF
- Brandon MillerStarter$11,968,800
- Kon KnueppelStarter$10,015,680
- Sion James Bench Rotation$2,296,274
PF
- Miles BridgesStarter$25,000,000
- Grant WilliamsBench Rotation$13,645,500
- Tidjane Salaun Bench Depth$7,863,240
- Xavier Tillman Sr.Bench Depth$2,546,475
- P.J. HallBench Depth--
- Tosan EvbuomwanBench Depth$0
C
- Moussa DiabateStarter$2,270,735
- Ryan Kalkbrenner Bench Rotation$2,296,274