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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Thomas | $2,019,706 |
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 | $164,386,811 | $210,078,130 | $198,737,595 | $96,890,428 | $125,400,000 |
| Salary Cap | $154,467,000 | $170,112,000 | $170,112,000 | $170,112,000 | $170,112,000 |
| Max Cap Room | $-9,919,811 | $-39,966,130 | $-28,625,595 | $73,221,572 | $44,712,000 |
| Minimum Salary | $139,183,000 | $153,101,000 | $153,101,000 | $153,101,000 | $153,101,000 |
| Grtd. Total | $164,386,811 | $210,078,130 | $198,737,595 | $96,890,428 | $125,400,000 |
| Grtd. Total Roster | $164,386,811 | $210,078,130 | $198,737,595 | $96,890,428 | $125,400,000 |
| Tax Summary | 2025/26 | 2026/27 | 2027/28 | 2028/29 | 2029/30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Line | $187,895,000 | $206,686,000 | $206,686,000 | $206,686,000 | $206,686,000 |
| Max Tax Room | $23,508,189 | $-3,392,130 | $7,948,405 | $109,795,572 | $81,286,000 |
Depth Chart
View player positions and 2025/26 salaries
PG
- LaMelo Ball$46,394,040
- Tre Mann$8,000,000
- Isaiah Thomas$2,019,706
SG
- Liam McNeeley$2,763,960
- Josh Green$22,000,000
- Pat Connaughton$3,815,861
- Coby White$24,500,000
- Antonio Reeves$2,200,000
SF
- Sion James $2,411,090
- Brandon Miller$11,968,800
- Kon Knueppel$10,015,680
PF
- Tidjane Salaun $7,863,240
- P.J. Hall--
- Tosan Evbuomwan$2,200,000
- Miles Bridges$27,173,913
- Xavier Tillman Sr.$2,237,691
- Grant Williams$21,400,000
C
- Ryan Kalkbrenner $2,296,274
- Moussa Diabate$2,461,462
