Brooklyn Nets 2026 Cap Sheet
Cap sheet & depth chart information for the Brooklyn Nets as well as transactions, draft picks, trade exceptions and more.
Payroll
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Qualifying Offer
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Partially Guaranteed
| Players (18) | Pos | Age | YoS | LBRN | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 | 2030-31 | Signed w/ | Gtd | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Porter Jr. Movement Shooter | SF | 28 | 8 | -0.01 | $40.8M | birdRights | $40.8M | |||||
| Julius Randle Shot Creator | PF | 32 | 12 | -0.72 | $33.3M | $35.8M | birdRights | $33.3M | ||||
| Terance Mann Movement Shooter | SG | 30 | 7 | -1.55 | $15.5M | $16.0M | empty | $31.5M | ||||
| Day'Ron Sharpe Roll + Cut Big | C | 25 | 5 | 1.39 | $10.0M | $10.0M | capSpace | $20.0M | ||||
| Keon Ellis Movement Shooter | SG | 27 | 4 | 1.34 | $9.0M | $9.0M | capSpace | $18.0M | ||||
| Mikel Brown Jr. Draft Pick #6 | PG | 20 | 0 | $8.7M | $9.2M | $9.6M | $12.2M | rookieScaleException | $39.9M | |||
| Egor Dëmin Role Player | PG | 20 | 1 | $7.2M | $7.5M | $9.6M | rookieScaleException | $24.4M | ||||
| Noah Clowney Movement Shooter | PF | 22 | 3 | -2.02 | $5.4M | rookieScaleException | $5.4M | |||||
| Josh Minott Movement Shooter | SF | 24 | 4 | -1.08 | $4.5M | $4.5M | capSpace | $9.0M | ||||
| Nolan Traore Role Player | PG | 20 | 1 | $4.0M | $4.1M | $6.4M | rookieScaleException | $14.6M | ||||
| Drake Powell Role Player | SG | 21 | 1 | $3.5M | $3.7M | $6.1M | rookieScaleException | $13.3M | ||||
| Ben Saraf Role Player | SG | 20 | 1 | $3.0M | $3.1M | $5.7M | rookieScaleException | $11.9M | ||||
| Joshua Jefferson Draft Pick #28 | PF | 23 | 0 | $2.9M | $3.1M | $3.2M | $5.8M | rookieScaleException | $15.2M | |||
| Danny Wolf Role Player | PF | 22 | 1 | $2.9M | $3.0M | $5.5M | rookieScaleException | $11.5M | ||||
Two-Way (1) | ||||||||||||
| Chaney Johnson Role Player | SF | 24 | 1 | $0 | empty | $0 | ||||||
Cap Holds (3) | ||||||||||||
| Jalen Wilson Role Player | 3 | $5.3M | Bird | $0 | ||||||||
| E.J. Liddell Role Player | 4 | $2.4M | Non Bird | $0 | ||||||||
| Tyson Etienne Role Player | 2 | $2.1M | Early Bird | $0 | ||||||||
| Age | YoS | LBRN | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 | 2030-31 | Gtd | ||||
Average | 23.9 | 3.6 | -0.38 | $9.4M | $9.1M | $6.6M | $9.0M | $0 | $20.6M | |||
Guaranteed Total | $151.0M | $73.5M | $46.4M | $18.1M | $0 | $289.2M | ||||||
Inclusive Total | $161.0M | $109.3M | $46.4M | $18.1M | $0 | $289.2M | ||||||
Salary Cap | $166.0M | $174.3M | $183.0M | $192.1M | $201.7M | |||||||
Luxury Tax Threshold | $201.6M | $211.7M | $222.3M | $233.4M | $245.1M | |||||||
Apron | $210.6M | $220.8M | $231.8M | $243.4M | $255.6M | |||||||
Second Apron | $223.6M | $234.2M | $245.9M | $258.2M | $271.1M | |||||||
Bi-Annual Ex. | $5.5M | $5.7M | $6.0M | $6.3M | $6.6M | |||||||
Non-Taxpayer MLE | $15.1M | $15.8M | $16.6M | $17.5M | $18.4M | |||||||
Taxpayer MLE | $6.1M | $6.4M | $6.7M | $7.0M | $7.4M | |||||||
Room Ex. | $9.4M | $9.8M | $10.3M | $10.9M | $11.4M | |||||||
Cap Space | $4.9M | $64.9M | $136.6M | $174.0M | $201.7M | |||||||
Max Cap Space | $14.9M | $100.7M | $136.6M | $174.0M | $201.7M | |||||||
Luxury Tax Space | $40.6M | $102.3M | $175.9M | $215.3M | $245.1M | |||||||
Apron Space | $49.6M | $111.4M | $185.4M | $225.2M | $255.6M | |||||||
Second Apron Space | $62.6M | $124.8M | $199.4M | $240.0M | $271.1M | |||||||
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Depth Chart
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Trade Exceptions
Transactions
2026-2027
Malachi Smith
Waived by Brooklyn (BKN)Joshua Jefferson
Signed a 4 year $15.25 million Rookie Scale contract with Brooklyn (BKN)Joshua Jefferson
Traded to Brooklyn (BKN) from Minnesota (MIN) as part of a 4-team trade: Chicago (CHI) traded Mouhamadou Gueye to Charlotte (CHA); Minnesota (MIN) traded Julius Randle to Brooklyn (BKN); Minnesota (MIN) traded Naz Reid, Matteo Spagnolo, a 2028 1st round pick [CHA right to swap] , a 2029 1st round pick [CHA right to swap; 6-30 protected] , a 2030 1st round pick [CHA right to swap] , a 2033 1st round pick, a 2029 2nd round pick [MIN pick] , a 2032 2nd round pick [MIN pick] and a 2033 2nd round pick [MIN pick] to Charlotte (CHA); Brooklyn (BKN) traded Nicolas Claxton to Chicago (CHI); Brooklyn (BKN) traded Isaiah Evans to Minnesota (MIN); Charlotte (CHA) traded LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to Minnesota (MIN)Day'Ron Sharpe
Signed a 2 year $20 million contract with Brooklyn (BKN) - includes 2027-28 Team OptionJosh Minott
Signed a 2 year $9 million contract with Brooklyn (BKN) - includes 2027-28 Team OptionShow More
Keon Ellis
Signed a 2 year $18 million contract with Brooklyn (BKN) - includes 2027-28 Mutual OptionMikel Brown Jr.
Signed a 4 year $39.93 million Rookie Scale contract with Brooklyn (BKN)Tyson Etienne
Brooklyn (BKN) declined to tender Qualifying Offer; becomes an Unrestricted Free AgentChaney Johnson
Agreed to a Two-Way Qualifying Offer contract with Brooklyn (BKN)Josh Minott
Brooklyn (BKN) declined $2.58 million option for 2026-27Day'Ron Sharpe
Brooklyn (BKN) declined $6.25 million option for 2026-27E.J. Liddell
Brooklyn (BKN) declined to tender Qualifying Offer; becomes an Unrestricted Free AgentJalen Wilson
Brooklyn (BKN) declined to tender Qualifying Offer; becomes an Unrestricted Free AgentMalachi Smith
Brooklyn (BKN) exercised $2.15 million option for 2026-27Ochai Agbaji
Brooklyn (BKN) declined to tender Qualifying Offer; becomes an Unrestricted Free AgentZiaire Williams
Brooklyn (BKN) declined $6.25 million option for 2026-27Chaney Johnson
Brooklyn (BKN) tendered Two-Way Qualifying Offer; becomes Restricted Free AgentMikel Brown Jr.
Drafted by Brooklyn (BKN): Round 1 (#6 overall)Julius Randle
Traded to Brooklyn (BKN) from Minnesota (MIN) as part of a 4-team trade: Chicago (CHI) traded Mouhamadou Gueye to Charlotte (CHA); Minnesota (MIN) traded Joshua Jefferson to Brooklyn (BKN); Minnesota (MIN) traded Naz Reid, Matteo Spagnolo, a 2028 1st round pick [CHA right to swap] , a 2029 1st round pick [CHA right to swap; 6-30 protected] , a 2030 1st round pick [CHA right to swap] , a 2033 1st round pick, a 2029 2nd round pick [MIN pick] , a 2032 2nd round pick [MIN pick] and a 2033 2nd round pick [MIN pick] to Charlotte (CHA); Brooklyn (BKN) traded Nicolas Claxton to Chicago (CHI); Brooklyn (BKN) traded Isaiah Evans to Minnesota (MIN); Charlotte (CHA) traded LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to Minnesota (MIN)Julius Randle
Traded to Brooklyn (BKN) from Minnesota (MIN) as part of a 3-team trade: Chicago (CHI) traded Mouhamadou Gueye to Minnesota (MIN); Minnesota (MIN) traded a 2026 1st round pick (#28) to Brooklyn (BKN); Brooklyn (BKN) traded Nicolas Claxton to Chicago (CHI); Brooklyn (BKN) traded a 2026 2nd round pick (#33) to Minnesota (MIN)Trevon Scott
Signed a 10-day contract with Brooklyn (BKN)Malachi Smith
Signed a 2 year Rest-of-Season contract with Brooklyn (BKN) - includes 2026-27 Club OptionMalachi Smith
Signed a 10-day contract with Brooklyn (BKN)Grant Nelson
Signed a 10-day contract with Brooklyn (BKN)Hunter Tyson
Traded to Brooklyn (BKN) from Denver (DEN) with a 2032 2nd round pick for a 2026 2nd round pick [least favorable of LAC/ATL]Cam Thomas
Waived by Brooklyn (BKN)Tyrese Martin
Waived by Brooklyn (BKN)Haywood Highsmith
Waived by Brooklyn (BKN)Hunter Tyson
Waived by Brooklyn (BKN)Josh Minott
Traded to Brooklyn (BKN) from Boston (BOS) for TBDHunter Tyson
Traded to Brooklyn (BKN) from Denver (DEN) with 2032 2nd round pick for 2026 2nd round pick [least favorable of LAC/ATL]Ochai Agbaji
Traded to Brooklyn (BKN) from Toronto (TOR) as part of a 3-team trade: LA (LAC) traded Chris Paul to Toronto (TOR); LA (LAC) traded $3.5 million to Brooklyn (BKN); Toronto (TOR) traded 2032 2nd round pick to Brooklyn (BKN); Brooklyn (BKN) traded TBD to LA (LAC)Ochai Agbaji
Traded to Brooklyn (BKN) from Toronto (TOR) as part of a 3-team trade: LA (LAC) traded Chris Paul to Toronto (TOR); LA (LAC) traded $3.5 million to Brooklyn (BKN); Toronto (TOR) traded 2032 2nd round pick to Brooklyn (BKN); Brooklyn (BKN) traded Vanja Marinkovic to LA (LAC)Ochai Agbaji
Traded to Brooklyn (BKN) from Toronto (TOR) as part of a 3-team trade: LA (LAC) traded Chris Paul to Toronto (TOR); LA (LAC) traded $3.5 million to Brooklyn (BKN); Toronto (TOR) traded a 2032 2nd round pick [TOR pick] to Brooklyn (BKN); Brooklyn (BKN) traded Vanja Marinkovic to LA (LAC)Incoming Draft Picks
| Year | Round | From |
|---|---|---|
2027 | 1 | NYK |
2027 | 2 | LAL |
2028 | 1 | Own |
2028 | 1 | PHI |
2028 | 2 | MEM |
2028 | 2 | ATL |
2028 | 2 | Own |
2029 | 1 | NYK |
2029 | 1 | Own |
2029 | 2 | GSW |
2029 | 2 | MEM |
2029 | 2 | Own |
2029 | 2 | DAL |
2030 | 1 | Own |
2030 | 2 | LAL |
2030 | 2 | Own |
2030 | 2 | DAL |
2030 | 2 | BOS |
2031 | 1 | Own |
2031 | 1 | NYK |
2031 | 2 | LAL |
2031 | 2 | Own |
2032 | 1 | Own |
2032 | 1 | DEN |
2032 | 2 | TOR |
2032 | 2 | Own |
2032 | 2 | DEN |
2032 | 2 | MIA |
2033 | 1 | Own |
2033 | 2 | Own |
Outgoing Draft Picks
| Year | Round | To |
|---|---|---|
2027 | 1 | HOU holds rights to swap |
2027 | 2 | WAS or DET |
2029 | 1 | HOU holds rights to swap |