NBA salary cap rules

The NBA salary cap is a limit on how much teams can spend on player salaries annually, promoting competitive balance. It’s calculated based on league revenue and varies each year. Teams can exceed the cap through designated exceptions, like signing their own players or trading for salaries within certain limits, but must stay within overall rules. The cap also includes rules on minimum team salary commitments. These regulations ensure financial fairness, prevent wealthier teams from dominating, and maintain a balanced and competitive league structure.