I keep this page updated every time a deal goes down, and with the 2026 NBA trade deadline behind us, it\u2019s time for another update.<\/p>\n
Capologist. Have you heard this term? Given the complexities of the NBA salary cap, full of terminologies like options, luxury tax, first and second apron, mid-level exception, and Bird rights, you may feel like you need a PhD to understand it. You don\u2019t. You just need this page, you capologist, you!<\/p>\n
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Fear not. We are collaborating with SalarySwish to leverage their data to answer any and all questions you could have about the Suns\u2019 roster construction.<\/p>\n
So bookmark this page, because this is where you\u2019ll find answers to all of your questions, updated in real-time, with context and updates as they occur.<\/p>\n
Now, onto the info\u2026<\/p>\n
Phoenix Suns Roster, Salaries, Draft Picks, Cap Space and More<\/p>\n
Here is a table with all of the Suns\u2019 salary information, courtesy of our friends at SalarySwish:<\/p>\n
With all that data to unpack, let\u2019s break down a few key takeaways, what they mean, and the questions they raise.<\/p>\n
FAQHow much salary cap space do the Suns have?<\/p>\n
First, a refresher of the thresholds for the 2025-26 season:<\/p>\n
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The cap for 2025-26 is $154.6 million<\/p>\n
The luxury tax begins at $187.9 million<\/p>\n
The first apron begins at $195.9 million<\/p>\n
The second apron begins at $207.8 million<\/p>\n
As of now, the Suns find themselves:<\/p>\n
$30.8 million over the cap<\/p>\n
$2.4 million under the luxury tax<\/p>\n
$10.5 million under the first apron<\/p>\n
$20.9 million under the second apron<\/p>\n
The team currently has one roster spot open, but with three two-way contracted players, the team will most likely fill that final spot with one of them. My guess? Jamaree Bouyea.<\/p>\n
How much will the Suns pay in luxury taxes this year?<\/p>\n
In short? As noted above, nothing. This team was the most expensive team in NBA history a season ago. Now? From a cap hit perspective, they are the 11th cheapest in the league.<\/p>\n
What draft picks do the Suns have?<\/p>\n
It can get confusing, but this is where the Suns have landed after all their wheeling and dealing. The short version? Phoenix holds seven draft picks, though many come wrapped in conditions that make them more decorative than practical.<\/p>\n
Year<\/p>\n
Round<\/p>\n
Pick Details<\/p>\n
2026<\/p>\n
Round 2<\/p>\n
via OKC, DAL, or PHI<\/p>\n
2027<\/p>\n
Round 1<\/p>\n
via UTA, CLE, or MIN<\/p>\n
2028<\/p>\n
Round 1<\/p>\n
BKN, NYK, or WAS hold rights to swap<\/p>\n
2029<\/p>\n
Round 2<\/p>\n
Own<\/p>\n
2030<\/p>\n
Round 1<\/p>\n
Least favorable of PHX, MEM, and WAS<\/p>\n
2032<\/p>\n
Round 1<\/p>\n
Own, frozen<\/p>\n
2032<\/p>\n
Round 2<\/p>\n
Worst of HOU, CHI, and PHX<\/p>\n
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