Let’s Rebuild the Phoenix Suns: Post-Draft

Mar 18, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Brandon Knight (3) moves the ball defended by Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcelo Huertas (9) during the second half at Staples Center. The Phoenix Suns won 95-90. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 18, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Brandon Knight (3) moves the ball defended by Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcelo Huertas (9) during the second half at Staples Center. The Phoenix Suns won 95-90. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
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The Numbers

The Phoenix Suns are in a great position for a rebuilding organization. They have higher than average Cap Space available and a summer full of big names.

2016 NBA Luxury Tax Threshold: $113,000,000

2016 NBA Salary Cap Max: $94,000,000

Active Contracts: $57,517,077

Dead Money: $777,777

Cap Holds: $16,338,762

Team Salary (Base Salary): $58,294,854

Team Salary (Cap Total): $74,633,616

Practical Cap Space: $35,705,146

Actual Cap Space: $19,366,384

Luxury Tax Space: $54,705,146

Note: All financial statistics are from Spotrac.

What does this mean? This means that the Suns have anywhere from $19,366,384 to $35,705,146 to spend in free agency, depending on guaranteed contracts and who they decide to bring back to Phoenix.

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