The Los Angeles Lakers might be kings of L.A. now, but their crown could get snatched soon by their very own city rival. In 2026 and 2027, both the Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers are positioned with some serious salary-cap firepower. If a big name is up for grabs, the Clippers might just steal the spotlight.
ESPN’s Bobby Marks said: “Due to the salary cap increasing 10% this year, 7% in 2026u201127 and a projected fewer number of veteran extensions this year (43% of the players eligible to sign extensions reside on teams with room), cap space is, once again, a resource teams will have available.