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Charlotte Hornets

Eastern ConferenceSoutheast DivisionCHA
Total Salary
$148,402,018

Team Summary

Lottery

Charlotte centers around LaMelo Ball's elite creation and Brandon Miller's emerging two-way upside, but defensive fragility and roster imbalance keep them lottery-bound despite flashes of offensive firepower. With Ball and Bridges locked in long-term and Miller's extension looming in 2026, the front office must navigate luxury tax concerns while addressing gaping holes at center and perimeter defense. Limited cap flexibility and middle-tier salary commitments to White and Green complicate pathways to contention, making 2026-27 about internal development and identifying which young pieces fit the core.

2026-27 Cap Situation

Total Cap
$177.5M
Cap Space
$12.5M
2nd Apron Space
$73.6M
Total Cash
$148.4M

2026-27 figures from Spotrac, refreshed weekly. View full cap sheet on the Salary Cap page.

Current Roster