| Season | Base Cap Hit | Estimated NBA Cap | Cap % Share | Trade Bonus (If Moved) | Guaranteed |
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Pelicans Cap Allocation Context
Relative to estimated future NBA salary cap baselines ($154.6M to $170M+ projected under 10% annual max cap increases).
Projected Year 1 Cap ($154.6M)
Projected Year 2 Cap ($170.1M)
Projected Year 3 Cap ($187.1M)
First Apron Threshold
~$195.9M
Second Apron Restriction
~$208.4M
Trade Kicker Mechanics
Calculated under CBA rules: bonus is applied against remaining unearned salary at the time of trade, paid by sending team and apportioned across remaining contract years for cap purposes.
Kicker Clause Rate
15.0%
Simulated Timing
After Season 1
Remaining Unearned Salary
$37.00M
Sending Team Payout (Pels)
$5.55M
Acquiring Annual Cap Addition
+$2.78M / yr
Max Cap Restriction
Eligible (Below Max Limit)