#salary-cap

#salary-cap

This is a situation teams are keeping an eye on, as Pat Riley has always been cautious with giving out extensions (see Jimmy Butler's situation for details). A decision to extend or not to extend Herro will tell the tale of how the Heat view themselves in the East.

Luka Dončić signed a three-year maximum contract extension with the Lakers, which includes a third-year player option. The initial starting salary will depend on the 2026-27 salary cap.

Nick Robertson has settled with the Toronto Maple Leafs on a one-year, $1.825 million contract, avoiding arbitration and securing essential team business ahead of the season.

The Toronto Maple Leafs entered NHL free agency with available salary cap space due to expiring contracts of Mitch Marner and John Tavares, totaling over twenty million dollars.

Bill Guerin's management of the Minnesota Wild is hindered by a long-standing salary cap weight of over $10 million due to the buyouts of Zach Parise and Ryan Suter, making roster improvements difficult.

Devin Booker has made NBA history with a two-year, $145 million maximum contract extension, locking him in through the 2029-30 season, equating to $72.5 million per year, the highest average annual salary in NBA history.

McLaurin is the primary receiving threat on the Commanders, leading with 117 targets in 2024, indicating his importance to the team's offensive strategy.

Cam York has signed a five-year contract with the Philadelphia Flyers worth $25.75 million, a deal that will count $5.15 million against the salary cap until 2029-30.

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill will cost the team $51.8 million on the salary cap in 2026, making his future uncertain. The Dolphins may release or amend his contract or trade him before the November deadline, focusing on youth and fiscal responsibility.

Jaxson Hayes signed a contract with the Lakers for 120% of the six-year minimum using non-bird rights, resulting in a total salary of $3.45 million.

By waiving-and-stretching Rozier, his $26.6 million salary next season would be spread over several years. Miami instead will either trade Rozier or keep him next season.

The San Jose Sharks signed forward William Eklund to a three-year contract extension worth $5.6 million AAV, securing his presence through the 2028-29 season.

As you look at the rest of the team and what we're trying to do, there is no question our priorities would be to bring Al and Luke back. Those guys are huge parts of this organization. They're going to have, I'm sure, plenty of options all over the place, and that's well-deserved, but I think that would be a priority. At the same time, I don't want to put pressure on them.

The 2025 NHL Draft is poised to be an exciting event, with various teams in flux and the Rangers potentially looking to make a surprise move.

Diawara's close friendship with the Knicks' 2024 pick emphasizes their future-driven approach, placing value on rapport while bolstering their roster with strategic selections.