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NBA Houston Rockets 2020-21 Cap Table
The Houston Rockets 2020-21 salary cap table, including salary cap table, including team cap space, player cap hits, incentives, & bonus info.
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Total Cap Allocations
$141,776,435 / 10th
Cap Space
$-32,636,435 / 21st
1st Apron Space
$-1,057,041
2nd Apron Space
$-139,985,041
2020-21 Active Roster Cap
Non-Guaranteed
| Player (19 of 15 + 0 of 3 TW) | Pos | Age | Type | Cap Hit | Cap Hit Pct League Cap | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Trade Bonus Proration | Guaranteed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wall John Wall | PG | 30 | DVET-EXT | $41,254,920 | 37.80% | $41,254,920 | - | - | - | $41,254,920 |
| Gordon Eric Gordon | SG | 32 | VET-EXT | $16,869,276 | 15.46% | $16,869,276 | - | - | - | $16,869,276 |
| Wood Christian Wood | PF | 25 | S&T | $13,015,874 | 11.93% | $13,015,874 | - | - | - | $13,015,874 |
| Olynyk Kelly Olynyk | PF | 29 | $12,819,650 | 11.75% | $12,198,243 | $400,000 | $1,000,000 | - | $12,198,243 | |
| Exum Dante Exum | PG | 25 | $9,600,000 | 8.80% | $9,100,000 | $500,000 | $100,000 | - | $9,100,000 | |
| Augustin D.J. Augustin | PG | 33 | FA | $6,666,667 | 6.11% | $6,666,667 | - | - | - | $6,666,667 |
| Bradley Avery Bradley | PG | 30 | FA | $5,635,000 | 5.16% | $5,635,000 | - | - | - | $5,635,000 |
| Wilson DJ Wilson | PF | 24 | RK-1ST | $4,548,280 | 4.17% | $4,548,280 | - | - | - | $4,548,280 |
| House Jr. Danuel House Jr. | SF | 27 | FA | $3,717,000 | 3.41% | $3,717,000 | - | - | - | $3,717,000 |
| Nwaba David Nwaba | SG | 28 | ROS | $1,824,003 | 1.67% | $1,824,003 | - | - | - | $1,824,003 |
| Nwaba David Nwaba | SG | 28 | ROS | $1,824,003 | 1.67% | $1,824,003 | - | - | - | $1,824,003 |
| Porter Jr. Kevin Porter Jr. | SG | 20 | RK-1ST | $1,717,981 | 1.57% | $1,717,981 | - | - | - | $1,717,981 |
| Brown Sterling Brown | SG | 25 | FA | $1,620,564 | 1.48% | $1,678,854 | - | - | - | $1,678,854 |
| Brown Sterling Brown | SG | 25 | FA | $1,620,564 | 1.48% | $1,678,854 | - | - | - | $1,678,854 |
| Tate Jae’Sean Tate | SF | 25 | FA | $1,445,697 | 1.32% | $1,445,697 | - | - | - | $1,445,697 |
| Martin Jr. Kenyon Martin Jr. | SF | 20 | RK | $898,310 | 0.82% | $898,310 | - | - | - | $898,310 |
| Martin Jr. Kenyon Martin Jr. | SF | 20 | RK | $898,310 | 0.82% | $898,310 | - | - | - | $898,310 |
| Thomas Khyri Thomas | SG | 24 | ROS | $250,000 | 0.23% | $250,000 | - | - | - | $250,000 |
| Thomas Khyri Thomas | SG | 24 | ROS | $250,000 | 0.23% | $250,000 | - | - | - | $250,000 |
2020-21 Dead Money Cap
Cap breakdowns for players who have been traded or released. All count against the team's cap.
| Player (20) | Pos | Cap Hit | Cap Hit Pct League Cap | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLemore Ben McLemore | SF | $2,283,034 | 2.09% | |||||||
| McLemore Ben McLemore | SF | $2,283,034 | 2.09% | |||||||
| Cousins DeMarcus Cousins | C | $1,620,564 | 1.48% | |||||||
| Cousins DeMarcus Cousins | C | $1,620,564 | 1.48% | |||||||
| Clemons Chris Clemons | PG | $1,517,981 | 1.39% | |||||||
| Clemons Chris Clemons | PG | $1,517,981 | 1.39% | |||||||
| Caboclo Bruno Caboclo | SF | $361,256 | 0.33% | |||||||
| Caboclo Bruno Caboclo | SF | $361,256 | 0.33% | |||||||
| Williams Troy Williams | SF | $122,741 | 0.11% | |||||||
| Williams Troy Williams | SF | $122,741 | 0.11% | |||||||
| Thomas Khyri Thomas | SG | $110,998 | 0.10% | |||||||
| Thomas Khyri Thomas | SG | $110,998 | 0.10% | |||||||
| Jones Mason Jones | SG | $61,528 | 0.06% | |||||||
| Jones Mason Jones | SG | $61,528 | 0.06% | |||||||
| Grant Jerian Grant | PG | $50,000 | 0.05% | |||||||
| Grant Jerian Grant | PG | $50,000 | 0.05% | |||||||
| Oliver Cameron Oliver | PF | $43,070 | 0.04% | |||||||
| Oliver Cameron Oliver | PF | $43,070 | 0.04% | |||||||
| Reynolds Cam Reynolds | F | $33,299 | 0.03% | |||||||
| Reynolds Cam Reynolds | F | $33,299 | 0.03% |
2020-21 Cap Hold Cap
Cap holds represent "placeholders" for pending free agents, unsigned draft picks, offer sheets, etc.
| Player (2) | Pos | Age | Type | Cap Hit | Cap Hit Pct League Cap | Qualifying Offer | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frazier Michael Frazier | SG | 26 | 2W | $1,445,697 | 1.32% | $1,445,697 | ||||
| Frazier Michael Frazier | SG | 26 | 2W | $1,445,697 | 1.32% | $1,445,697 |
2020 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bi-Annual | End-of-Season | $3,623,000 | $3,623,000 | ||
| Non-Taxpayer Mid-Level | End-of-Season | $9,258,000 | $9,258,000 | ||
| Trade |
Cam Whitmore trade with WAS
|
7/6/2026 | $3,539,760 | $3,539,760 |
2020 Cap Totals
| Cap Maximum Summary | ||
| Cap Maximum | $109,140,000 | |
| Active Roster | $126,476,099 | 15th |
| Dead Money | $12,408,942 | 9th |
| Cap Hold | $2,891,394 | 15th |
| Total Allocations | $141,776,435 | 10th |
| Space | $-32,636,435 | 21st |
| 1st Apron Summary | ||
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1st Apron Maximum
This team is currently hard-capped at the first apron. |
$138,928,000 | |
| Total Allocations | $139,985,041 | - |
| Space | $-1,057,041 | - |
| 2nd Apron Summary | ||
| 2nd Apron Maximum | $0 | |
| Total Allocations | $139,985,041 | - |
| Space | $-139,985,041 | - |
2020 Deadlines
| Deadline Date | Player | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/29/2026 | Jabari Smith Jr. | 2026-27 Qualifying Offer — n/a - extension | $16,203,714 |
| 6/29/2026 | Isaiah Crawford | 2026-27 Qualifying Offer — Two-Way | |
| 6/29/2026 | Fred VanVleet |
PLAYER
2026-27 Player Option |
$25,000,000 |
| 6/29/2026 | Tari Eason | 2026-27 Qualifying Offer | $8,014,182 |
| 10/31/2026 | Reed Sheppard |
CLUB
2027-28 Club Option |
$14,041,625 |
| 6/14/2027 | Steven Adams |
EXTENSION ELIGIBLE
2027-28 Extension Eligible |
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| 6/29/2027 | Dorian Finney-Smith |
GUARANTEED
2027-28 Guaranteed |
$13,335,000 |
| 6/29/2027 | Amen Thompson | 2027-28 Qualifying Offer | $17,394,967 |
| 6/29/2027 | Tristen Newton | 2027-28 Qualifying Offer — Two-Way | |
| 7/1/2027 | Reed Sheppard |
EXTENSION ELIGIBLE
2027-28 Extension Eligible |
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| 7/6/2027 | Clint Capela |
EXTENSION ELIGIBLE
2027-28 Extension Eligible |
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| 7/6/2027 | Dorian Finney-Smith |
EXTENSION ELIGIBLE
2027-28 Extension Eligible |
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| 10/1/2027 | Alperen Sengun |
EXTENSION ELIGIBLE
2027-28 Extension Eligible |
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| 6/29/2028 | Dorian Finney-Smith |
PLAYER
2028-29 Player Option |
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| 6/29/2028 | Dorian Finney-Smith |
GUARANTEED
2028-29 Guaranteed |
$13,335,000 |
| 6/29/2028 | Reed Sheppard | 2028-29 Qualifying Offer | $19,826,774 |
| 7/6/2028 | Jabari Smith Jr. |
EXTENSION ELIGIBLE
2028-29 Extension Eligible |
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| 6/29/2029 | Alperen Sengun |
PLAYER
2029-30 Player Option |
$39,036,697 |
| 6/29/2207 | Kevin Durant |
PLAYER
2027-28 Player Option |
$46,097,561 |
Unsigned Draft Picks
| Draft Year | Player | Pos | Age | Country | College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Mojave King | SG | 23 | New Zealand | ||
| 2018 | Issuf Sanon | PG | 26 | Ukraine | ||
| 2004 | Sergei Lishouk | F | 43 | Ukraine | ||
| 1999 | Venson Hamilton | F | 48 | United States | Nebraska |
Future Draft Picks
2026 |
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PHI
Middle pick of HOU 5-30, LAC and OKC then others to OKC and WAS (via OKC to PHI to OKC)
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BKN HOU
Or swap with HOU (via HOU swap for BKN)
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HOU BKN
Or swap with BKN (via HOU swap for BKN)
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HOU
(via BKN)
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2028 |
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HOU
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2029 |
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HOU
Two most favorable of BKN, DAL and PHX to HOU then other to BKN
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BKN
Least favorable of DAL HOU and PHX then others to HOU
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HOU
Two most favorable of BKN, DAL and PHX to HOU then other to BKN
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2030 |
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2031 |
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2032 |
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2026 |
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(via WAS)
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HOU OKC
HOU pick if HOU conveys 1st to OKC in 2026; OKC pick if HOU does not convey 1st to OKC in 2026
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NOP
Second most favorable of HOU, IND, MIA and OKC to NYK; then others to PHI and SAS (via HOU to DET to UTA to OKC)
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HOU
(via LAC)
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HOU
If POR 56-60 then less favorable of NOP and POR 56-60 (via POR to BOS)
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DAL
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HOU
If 31-55 or swap with ATL (via ATL swap for HOU)
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BOS
If 56-60
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CHI
More favorable of HOU and PHX then other to PHX (via PHX to MIN)
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