UTA

Utah Jazz

2025-26 Season Analysis

Strategic Rebuilding Around Markkanen

Comprehensive analysis of the Jazz's rebuilding strategy, Lauri Markkanen's role, and young core development

Salary Cap Situation

Outstanding flexibility with massive cap space for strategic moves

Current Payroll$135.4M

Tax Threshold$187.9M

First Apron$195.9M

Second Apron$207.8M

Available Space$52.5M

Massive cap space available

Multiple future draft picks

Tradeable contracts for flexibility

Max contract space available

Draft pick accumulation

Salary matching flexibility