CBA Verification & Audit Log
CBA Matching Bands & Apron Penalties
Under the 2023 CBA, teams over the Second Apron are forbidden from aggregating salaries, taking in more outgoing salary, sending cash, or using pre-existing trade exceptions.
| Team Payroll Status | Allowed Incoming Salary | Can Send Cash? | TPE Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room / Under Cap | Cap Space + $250,000 | Yes (up to $7.24M) | Must renounce space |
| Over Cap < First Apron |
• $0–$7.5M: 200% + $250k • $7.5M–$29M: Outgoing + $7.5M • >$29M: 125% + $250k |
Yes | Full (up to 1 yr) |
| First Apron | 100% of outgoing (dollar-for-dollar) | Yes | No aggregation |
| Second Apron | 100% of outgoing (cannot take $1 more) | NO (Prohibited) | Cannot absorb > salary |