NBA Top Shot Payouts Roll Out as League Sets $165M Salary Cap
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Reports of payouts linked to the NBA Top Shot lawsuit settlement have started surfacing, as the league's financial projections for the upcoming season come into focus.
Some users on X have claimed that settlement payments tied to NBA Top Shot are beginning to reach eligible accounts.
The National Basketball Association is projecting a $165 million salary cap for the 2026-27 season, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.
The figure is $1M lower than previous outlooks due to a reduction in local media revenue.
The salary floor is expected to be $149 million, while the luxury tax threshold is projected at $201 million.
The first and second apron levels are set at $209 million and $222 million respectively, each also revised down by $1 million.
