NBA Denver Nuggets 2023-24 Cap Table
The Denver Nuggets 2023-24 salary cap table, including salary cap table, including team cap space, player cap hits, incentives, & bonus info.
Total Cap Allocations
$184,751,085 / 9th
Cap Space
$-48,730,085 / 22nd
1st Apron Space
$-5,744,198
2nd Apron Sapce
$4,703,802
2023-24 Active Roster Cap
Player Option
Early Termination
Non-Guaranteed
Club Option
Estimate
| Player (18) | Pos | Age | Type | Cap Hit | Cap Hit Pct League Cap | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Trade Bonus Proration | Guaranteed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jokic Nikola Jokic | C | 28 | DVET-EXT | $47,607,350 | 35.00% | $47,607,350 | - | - | - | $47,607,350 |
| Murray Jamal Murray | PG | 26 | DRK-EXT | $33,833,400 | 24.87% | $33,833,400 | - | - | - | $33,833,400 |
| Porter Jr. Michael Porter Jr. | SF | 25 | DRK-EXT | $33,386,850 | 24.55% | $33,386,850 | - | - | - | $33,386,850 |
| Gordon Aaron Gordon | PF | 28 | VET-EXT | $21,266,182 | 15.63% | $21,266,182 | - | $1,200,000 | - | $21,266,182 |
| Caldwell-Pope Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | SG | 30 | VET-EXT | $14,704,938 | 10.81% | $14,704,938 | - | - | - | $14,704,938 |
| Jackson Reggie Jackson | PG | 33 | FA | $5,000,000 | 3.68% | $5,000,000 | - | - | - | $5,000,000 |
| Nnaji Zeke Nnaji | PF | 23 | RK-1ST | $4,306,281 | 3.17% | $4,306,281 | - | - | - | - |
| Braun Christian Braun | SG | 22 | RK-1ST | $2,949,120 | 2.17% | $2,949,120 | - | - | - | $2,949,120 |
| Strawther Julian Strawther | SF | 21 | RK-1ST | $2,431,080 | 1.79% | $2,431,080 | - | - | - | $2,431,080 |
| Watson Peyton Watson | SG | 21 | RK-1ST | $2,303,520 | 1.69% | $2,303,520 | - | - | - | $2,303,520 |
| Cancar Vlatko Cancar | PF | 26 | FA | $2,234,359 | 1.64% | $2,234,359 | - | - | - | $2,234,359 |
| Holiday Justin Holiday | SG | 34 | FA | $2,019,706 | 1.48% | $3,196,448 | - | - | - | $3,196,448 |
| Jordan DeAndre Jordan | C | 35 | FA | $2,019,706 | 1.48% | $3,196,448 | - | - | - | $3,196,448 |
| Pickett Jalen Pickett | PG | 24 | RK-2ND | $1,708,143 | 1.26% | $1,708,143 | - | - | - | $1,708,143 |
| Tyson Hunter Tyson | SF | 23 | RK-2ND | $1,119,563 | 0.82% | $1,119,563 | - | - | - | $1,119,563 |
| Gillespie Collin Gillespie | PG | 24 | 2W | Two-Way | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Huff Jay Huff | C | 25 | 2W | Two-Way | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Key Braxton Key | SF | 26 | 2W | Two-Way | - | - | - | - | - | - |
2023-24 Cap Hold Cap
Cap holds represent "placeholders" for pending free agents, unsigned draft picks, offer sheets, etc.
| Player (4) | Pos | Age | Type | Cap Hit | Cap Hit Pct League Cap | Qualifying Offer | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cousins DeMarcus Cousins | C | 33 | ROS | $2,019,706 | 1.48% | - | Non-Bird | |||
| Daniels Troy Daniels | SG | 32 | ROS | $2,019,706 | 1.48% | - | Non-Bird | |||
| Jefferson Richard Jefferson | SF | 43 | $2,019,706 | 1.48% | - | Non-Bird | ||||
| Howard Markus Howard | PG | 24 | 2W | $1,801,769 | 1.32% | - | Two-Way |
2023 Exceptions
Exceptions are essentially "grants" offering teams an additional way to sign players. Exceptions can be split up for multiple player signings, however only one of these exceptions may be used in a season and they cannot be combined.
| Type | Reason | Used On | Expires | Original | Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taxpayer Mid-Level |
Reggie Jackson
|
$5,000,000 |
End-of-Season | $5,000,000 | $0 |
2023 Cap Totals
| Cap Maximum Summary | ||
| Cap Maximum | $136,021,000 | |
| Active Roster | $176,890,198 | 7th |
| Cap Hold | $7,860,887 | 10th |
| Total Allocations | $184,751,085 | 9th |
| Space | $-48,730,085 | 22nd |
| 1st Apron Summary | ||
| 1st Apron Maximum | $172,346,000 | |
| Total Allocations | $178,090,198 | - |
| Space | $-5,744,198 | - |
| 2nd Apron Summary | ||
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2nd Apron Maximum
This team is currently hard-capped at the second apron. |
$182,794,000 | |
| Total Allocations | $178,090,198 | - |
| Space | $4,703,802 | - |
2023 Deadlines
| Deadline Date | Player | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/29/2025 | Aaron Gordon |
PLAYER
2025-26 Player Option |
$22,841,455 |
| 6/29/2025 | Spencer Jones | 2025-26 Qualifying Offer — Two-Way | $2,048,494 |
| 6/29/2025 | Aaron Gordon |
PLAYER
2028-29 Player Option |
$37,094,523 |
| 6/29/2025 | Trey Alexander | 2025-26 Qualifying Offer — Two-Way | $2,048,494 |
| 6/29/2025 | Dario Saric |
PLAYER
2025-26 Player Option |
$5,426,400 |
| 6/29/2025 | Russell Westbrook |
PLAYER
2025-26 Player Option |
$3,468,960 |
| 6/29/2025 | P.J. Hall | 2025-26 Qualifying Offer — Two-Way | $2,048,494 |
| 7/8/2025 | Nikola Jokic |
EXTENSION ELIGIBLE
2025-26 Extension Eligible |
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| 10/31/2025 | DaRon Holmes II |
CLUB
2026-27 Club Option |
$3,372,120 |
| 10/31/2025 | Julian Strawther |
CLUB
2026-27 Club Option |
$4,826,931 |
| 6/29/2026 | Hunter Tyson |
CLUB
2026-27 Club Option |
$2,406,205 |
| 6/29/2026 | Jalen Pickett |
CLUB
2026-27 Club Option |
$2,406,205 |
| 6/29/2026 | Peyton Watson | 2026-27 Qualifying Offer | $6,534,714 |
| 10/21/2026 | Zeke Nnaji |
EXTENSION ELIGIBLE
2026-27 Extension Eligible |
|
| 10/31/2026 | DaRon Holmes II |
CLUB
2027-28 Club Option |
$5,547,138 |
| 6/29/2027 | Nikola Jokic |
PLAYER
2027-28 Player Option |
$62,832,000 |
| 6/29/2027 | Zeke Nnaji |
PLAYER
2027-28 Player Option |
$7,466,667 |
| 6/29/2027 | Julian Strawther | 2027-28 Qualifying Offer | $7,723,090 |
| 9/7/2027 | Jamal Murray |
EXTENSION ELIGIBLE
2027-28 Extension Eligible |
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| 10/1/2027 | Aaron Gordon |
EXTENSION ELIGIBLE
2027-28 Extension Eligible |
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| 6/29/2028 | DaRon Holmes II | 2028-29 | $8,586,971 |
Unsigned Draft Picks
| Draft Year | Player | Pos | Age | Country | College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Izzet Turkyilmaz | C | 34 | Turkey | ||
| 2003 | Xue Yuyang | PF | 42 | China | ||
| 2003 | Sani Bečirovič | SG | 43 | Slovenia |
Future Draft Picks
2025 |
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DEN
If 1-5
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ORL
If 6-30
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2026 |
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DEN
If 1-5 if not already settled with ORL
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ORL
If 6-30 if not already settled
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2027 |
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DEN
If 1-5 if not already settled with ORL or 1-5 if 1st conveyed to ORL by 2025
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ORL OKC
If 6-30 if not already settled or to OKC if 6-30 if DEN conveyed 1st to ORL by 2025
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OKC DEN OKC
Two most favorable of DEN 6-30, LAC and OKC (via OKC swap for LAC)
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2028 |
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DEN
If 1-5 if 1st conveyed to ORL by 2026
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OKC
If 6-30 if 1st conveyed to ORL by 2026
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2029 |
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DEN
If 1-5 if not already settled with OKC or 1-5 if DEN conveys 1st to OKC by 2027
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OKC
If 6-30 if not already settled or 6-30 if DEN conveys 1st to OKC by 2027
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2030 |
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DEN
If 1-5 if not already settled with OKC or 1-5 if DEN conveys 1st to OKC by 2028
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OKC
If 6-30 if not already settled or 6-30 if DEN conveys 1st to OKC by 2028
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2031 |
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DEN
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2025 |
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DET
Least favorable of DEN and PHI (via PHI to OKC to CHA to DEN to MIN (via DEN))
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2026 |
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PHX
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2027 |
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CLE
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2028 |
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DEN
If 31-33
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SAS
If 34-60
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2029 |
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CHA OKC
CHA pick if DEN conveys 1st to OKC by 2029; OKC pick if DEN does not convey 1st to OKC by 2029
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CHA OKC
CHA pick if DEN conveys second 1st to OKC by 2030; OKC pick if DEN does not convey second 1st to OKC by 2030
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