NBA Denver Nuggets 2024-25 Financial Summary
A current summary of Denver Nuggets 2024-25 player cap & cash figures.
Total Cap
$194,648,921 / 8th
Cap Space
$-54,060,921 / 23rd
Tax Space
$-11,760,315
Cash Total
$184,128,451 / 8th
2024-25 Active Roster
Player Option
Early Termination
Non-Guaranteed
Club Option
Estimate
| Player (18) | Pos | Age | Cap Hit | Cap Hit Pct League Cap | Apron Salary | Luxury Tax | Cash Total | Cash Guaranteed | Free Agent Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Jokic Nikola Jokic | C | 29 | $51,415,938 | 36.57% | $51,415,938 | $51,415,938 | $51,415,938 | $51,415,938 | 2028 |
2 |
Murray Jamal Murray | PG | 27 | $36,016,200 | 25.62% | $36,016,200 | $36,016,200 | $36,016,200 | $36,016,200 | 2025 |
3 |
Porter Jr. Michael Porter Jr. | SF | 26 | $35,859,950 | 25.51% | $35,859,950 | $35,859,950 | $35,859,950 | $35,859,950 | 2027 |
4 |
Gordon Aaron Gordon | PF | 29 | $22,841,455 | 16.25% | $24,041,455 | $22,841,455 | $22,841,455 | $22,841,455 | |
5 |
Nnaji Zeke Nnaji | PF | 24 | $8,888,889 | 6.32% | $8,888,889 | $8,888,889 | $8,888,889 | $8,888,889 | 2028 |
6 |
Saric Dario Saric | PF | 30 | $5,168,000 | 3.68% | $5,168,000 | $5,168,000 | $5,168,000 | $5,168,000 | 2026 |
7 |
Westbrook Russell Westbrook | PG | 36 | $3,303,771 | 2.35% | $3,303,771 | $3,303,771 | $3,303,771 | $3,303,771 | 2026 |
8 |
Braun Christian Braun | SG | 23 | $3,089,640 | 2.20% | $3,089,640 | $3,089,640 | $3,089,640 | $3,089,640 | 2026 |
9 |
Holmes II DaRon Holmes II | PF | 22 | $3,065,640 | 2.18% | $3,065,640 | $3,065,640 | $3,065,640 | $3,065,640 | 2028 |
10 |
Strawther Julian Strawther | SF | 22 | $2,552,520 | 1.82% | $2,552,520 | $2,552,520 | $2,552,520 | $2,552,520 | 2027 |
11 |
Watson Peyton Watson | SG | 22 | $2,413,560 | 1.72% | $2,413,560 | $2,413,560 | $2,413,560 | $2,413,560 | 2026 |
12 |
Jordan DeAndre Jordan | C | 36 | $2,087,519 | 1.48% | $2,087,519 | $2,087,519 | $3,303,771 | $3,303,771 | 2025 |
13 |
Cancar Vlatko Cancar | PF | 27 | $2,087,519 | 1.48% | $2,087,519 | $2,087,519 | $2,425,403 | $2,425,403 | 2025 |
14 |
Pickett Jalen Pickett | PG | 25 | $1,891,857 | 1.35% | $1,891,857 | $1,891,857 | $1,891,857 | $1,891,857 | 2027 |
15 |
Tyson Hunter Tyson | SF | 24 | $1,891,857 | 1.35% | $1,891,857 | $1,891,857 | $1,891,857 | $1,891,857 | 2027 |
16 |
Alexander Trey Alexander | SG | 21 | Two-Way | - | - | - | - | - | 2025 |
17 |
Hall P.J. Hall | PF | 22 | Two-Way | - | - | - | - | - | 2025 |
18 |
Jones Spencer Jones | SF | 23 | Two-Way | - | - | - | - | - | 2025 |
2024-25 Cap Hold
Cap holds represent "placeholders" for pending free agents, unsigned draft picks, offer sheets, etc.
| Player (6) | Pos | Age | Cap Hit | Cap Hit Pct League Cap | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Jefferson Richard Jefferson | SF | 44 | $2,087,519 | 1.48% | Non-Bird | ||||
2 |
Cousins DeMarcus Cousins | C | 34 | $2,087,519 | 1.48% | Non-Bird | ||||
3 |
Holiday Justin Holiday | SG | 35 | $2,087,519 | 1.48% | Non-Bird | ||||
4 |
Daniels Troy Daniels | SG | 33 | $2,087,519 | 1.48% | Non-Bird | ||||
5 |
Key Braxton Key | SF | 27 | $1,862,265 | 1.32% | Two-Way | ||||
6 |
Howard Markus Howard | PG | 25 | $1,862,265 | 1.32% | Two-Way |
2024 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 | End-of-Season | $5,168,000 | $5,168,000 |
2024 Cap Totals
| Cap Maximum Summary | ||
| Cap Maximum | $140,588,000 | |
| Active Roster | $182,574,315 | 8th |
| Cap Hold | $12,074,606 | 10th |
| Total Allocations | $194,648,921 | 8th |
| Space | $-54,060,921 | 23rd |
| 1st Apron Summary | ||
| 1st Apron Maximum | $178,132,000 | |
| Total Allocations | $183,774,315 | - |
| Space | $-5,642,315 | - |
| 2nd Apron Summary | ||
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2nd Apron Maximum
This team is currently hard-capped at the second apron. |
$188,931,000 | |
| Total Allocations | $183,774,315 | - |
| Space | $5,156,685 | - |
2024 Tax Totals
| Tax Summary | ||
| Tax Threshold | $170,814,000 | |
| Total Allocations | $182,574,315 | 8th |
| Space | $-11,760,315 | 23rd |
| Ext. Luxury Tax Bill | $20,356,999 | - |
2024 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 |
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| 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 |
2024 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
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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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DEN
If 1-5 if not already setteled 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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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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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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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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DAL gets the most favorable of DEN and PHI; MIN gets the least favorable of DEN and PHI
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If 31-33
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If 34-60
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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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