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.

With free agency a few hours away, the LA Clippers basically have only two spots on the roster that need to be addressed: ball handling and frontcourt help. Those were the areas that president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank outlined days after the Clippers were eliminated by the Denver Nuggets in the West quarterfinals.

The NBA’s free agency period opens at 6 p.m. Eastern on Monday. Follow along as the notable agreements and trades roll in. The NBA’s summer free agency period officially opens Monday at 6 p.m. Eastern,