According to Spotrac, the Lakers now have $32.2 million in practical cap space this offseason, ninth-most in the NBA, if they decline club options and release players on nonguaranteed deals.

What is the Lakers expected cap space? The Lakers currently have five players under contract for next season: LeBron James — $53.3 million; Anthony Davis — $40.6 million; ...

Per Spotrac, the Lakers are projected to be $35.2 million over the projected salary cap. Still, that will be $4.4 million beneath the $195.9 million first luxury tax apron, and $207.8 million ...

The Los Angeles Lakers may have big plans to sign a solid center in the offseason. Unfortunately, one of their prime targets may be out of reach due to pre-existing cap space issues.

The Lakers' active cap hit of $163.8 million ranks 11th in the NBA for the 2023-24 season and leaves the team about $8.5 million below the $172.3 million first apron.

Although the salary cap for this season is set at $123.6 million, it is expected to jump to $133 million in 2023. That leaves $44.1 million in cap space for Los Angeles, and that number matters!

Per Spotrac, the Lakers are projected to be $35.2 million over the projected salary cap. Still, that will be $4.4 million beneath the $195.9 million first luxury tax apron, and $207.8 million ...