On Monday, the NBA announced that the salary cap has been set at $154.647 million for the 2025-26 season, while the tax level is $187.895 million. The first apron level is set at $195.945 million, and the second apron level is $207.824. The salary cap and tax level go into effect at 12:01 a.m. ET on Tuesday.

NBA free agency 2025 is officially here on Monday, June 30. Well, unofficially official, we guess. It's that time in which teams can negotiate with free agents -- the "negotiating window" -- but they can't technically sign a contract.

Scroll down for news, analysis, reactions and more from our NBA staff. GO FURTHER LeBron? Harden? Kuminga? The Top 25 NBA free agents for the 2025 offseason The Nuggets will save $17.3 million in salary this upcoming season and $34 million altogether with the Cam Johnson-Michael Porter Jr.

Two other trades made during the NBA Finals: The Memphis Grizzlies moved guard Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic for a package of players and draft picks, while the Eastern Conference champion Indiana Pacers reacquired their 2026 first-round pick in a deal that netted the New Orleans Pelicans the 23rd selection in this year's draft.

There once was a time where NBA teams would do whatever it took to get LeBron James to their city, but those days appear to be over with. On Sunday the four-time MVP opted in to his $52.6 million player option with the Lakers amid swirling trade swirling trade and retirement rumors.

Fans across social media reacted to the news that the Denver Nuggets traded Michael Porter Jr. to the Brooklyn Nets