In NBA 2K23, many factors need to be considered when it comes down to constructing a championship-caliber franchise from the ground up. Although, arguably the most important aspect to consider as an owner/general manager is cap space. As it will determine how much flexibility your team has to sign and acquire premium talent.
In this guide, we will explore the top 5 teams with the most cap space in NBA 2K23.
Top 5 Teams with the Most Cap Space in NBA 2K23
NBA 2K23 is filled with massive contracts that take up a solid chunk of cap space. While it is still possible to turn a franchise around without a lot of available cap space, it’s going to be a lot easier the more money you have to work with.
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To help you get started, here are five teams that either already have a lot of cap space or will in the future due to expiring contracts;
- Indiana Pacers – The Pacers have the most available cap space with $29.6 million. The only big contract they have is Buddy Hield, who’s owed over $20 million. However, Myles Turner ($18 million) is on an expiring contract and the rest of the team is made up of role players signed to $8 million deals. This means that all of these pieces are moveable, and it should be very easy to create a future contender.
- San Antonio Spurs – The Spurs fall closely behind in terms of available cap space with $22.7 million. They too have a few expiring contracts, meaning you’ll have tons of space to sign one or two superstars to supermax contracts before the 2023-24 season. While you will have limited assets you can trade to build a superteam, you still have a lot of money and a few nice young pieces to build around. Including Keldon Johnson, Jakob Poeltl, and Jeremy Sochan. All of whom are currently signed to low-end rookie deals.
- Detroit Pistons – The Pistons are down to just $26,000 in available cap space, although, they have a few contracts worth monitoring. The two highest-paid players on the team are Kelly Olynyk and Marvin Bagley III. Both of whom are owed just $12 million per year and carry enough value to trade elsewhere. The rest of the team is made up of players on team-option contracts, which you can just decline to free up cap space and sign some big-time free agents. All without losing Cade Cunningham or Jaden Ivey.
- Charlotte Hornets – The Hornets are $15.6 million over the cap, but they also have a few contracts that can easily be dealt with. Gordan Hayward’s massive two-tear $30 million contract is the big one you’ll have to deal with, as well as Terry Rozier’s $21 million contract. However, both players carry a solid amount of value, and could definitely be traded to free up cap space. If you can rid yourself of these two bad contracts, and allow the rest to expire (like Kelly Oubre Jr., and Mason Plumlee’s). Then you’ve got yourself a clean slate to construct a championship contender. Plus, a budding superstar in LaMelo Ball as well.
- Los Angeles Lakers – The Lakers might be $60.7 million over the available cap, with one of the biggest payrolls in NBA 2K23. However, this is really just because of the amount of big, expiring contracts they have. Russell Westbrook’s $47 million contract is set to expire after next season, which will free up a ton of cap space. While the rest of the players, not named Anthony Davis and LeBron James, are signed to mid-level, one-year deals. Simply allow these to expire, and you can find a third superstar to pair up with AD and LeBron in no time.
That’s everything you need to know about the top 5 teams with the most cap space in NBA 2K23. If you’re interested in more NBA 2K23 content, be sure to check out our guides section here at Gamer Journalist. Where you can find loads of helpful information such as all clothing brands in NBA 2K23 or how to customize your dunking in NBA 2K23.
