Lakers Projected $16.2M Below First Apron After Sexton, Reaves Deals

Two deals leave limited room below first apron.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 41 min read

Projecting the Lakers to have around $1.9 million in cap space, but that's before factoring in the Collin Sexton signing Via @khobi_price on X

What happened: The Los Angeles Lakers are projected to sit $16.2 million below the first apron after signing Collin Sexton and re-signing Austin Reaves. Their cap-space projection was around $1.9 million before accounting for both deals.

Why it matters: The first-apron hard cap limits how much additional salary the Lakers can carry during the upcoming 2026-27 season. Further additions or trades must fit within that remaining margin.

By the numbers: Projected cap space before the Sexton and Reaves transactions: about $1.9 million. Projected room below the first apron after both moves: $16.2 million.

What to watch: Watch for additional roster moves and how much first-apron room remains once every agreement is finalized.

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@khobi_price 2026-07-04T21:46:29.135505+00:00

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