2011 NBA Free Agency Previews, Trade Rumors And Salary Cap Info For All 30 Teams

Has anyone seen the Kings? We are still looking for the Kings. We were told they would be here.

Here’s a look at the Kings’ salary cap levels over the past six seasons.

Here’s a look at the Thunder’s salary cap levels over the past six seasons.

Heading into free agency, the Thunder have a cap figure of $54 million with the leaguewide team salary cap set at $58 million and the luxury tax line at $70 million.

Here’s a look at the Suns’ salary cap levels over the past six seasons.

The Suns have pulled back the salary reins in the last couple of seasons.

Here’s a look at the Spurs’ salary cap levels over the past six seasons.

Ignoring the 2010 spike, the Spurs ride that luxury tax line like a railcar. This season should see more of the same.

Here’s a look at the Sixers’ salary cap levels over the past six seasons.

After the break-up of the Allen Iverson-Chris Webber unit, the Sixers have stayed below the luxury tax. It’s perfectly unclear what type of owner Josh Harris will be with respect to the threshold.

Here’s a look at the Rockets’ salary cap levels over the past six seasons.

Heading into free agency, the Rockets have a cap figure of $48 million with the leaguewide team salary cap set at $58 million and the luxury tax line at $70 million.

Here’s a look at the Raptors’ salary cap levels over the past six seasons.

The Raptors have closely mirrored the tax line is recent years. Expect that to change: a total rebuild will mean a drop in salary in the immediate term.

Here’s a look at the Pistons’ salary cap levels over the past six seasons.

Under the Davidson family, Detroit stayed under the luxury tax. Of course, that didn’t keep the Pistons from elite status most of the time. Since Detroit’s fall from the elite, the team’s salary level has decreased notably.

Here’s a look at the Pacers’ salary cap levels over the past six seasons.

Heading into free agency, the Pacers have a cap figure of $37 million with the leaguewide team salary cap set at $58 million and the luxury tax line at $70 million.

Here’s a look at the Nuggets’ salary cap levels over the past six seasons.

The Kroenkes have gone over the luxury tax a few times, but will probably abstain from doing so as long as the team looks like one below the level of legit title contender.

Here’s a look at the Nets’ salary cap levels over the past six seasons.

Since stepping down from contention in the Jason Kidd-Vince Carter era, the Nets have been fairly frugal in the aggregate. But Mikhail Prokhorov has promised the Nets will walk loudly going forward.

What did they do with the Mark Cuban we know and love have known?

Here’s a look at the Mavericks’ salary cap levels over the past six seasons.

Here’s a look at the Magic’s salary cap levels over the past six seasons.

Heading into free agency, the Magic have a cap figure of $77 million with the leaguewide team salary cap set at $58 million and the luxury tax line at $70 million. Dumping Gil’s $19 million will put Orlando at the salary cap.

Here’s a look at the Lakers’ salary cap levels over the past six seasons.

Needless to say, Jerry Buss has no qualms spending copious amount of money to compete for and win championships.

Here’s a look at the Knicks’ salary cap levels over the past six seasons.

It’s almost like the franchise’s philosophy on spending ridiculous amounts of money on mediocre talents drastically changed in 2008, or something.

Here’s a look at the Wizards’ salary cap levels over the past six seasons.

Heading into free agency, the Wizards have a cap figure of $40 million with the leaguewide team salary cap set at $58 million and the luxury tax line at $70 million. The salary floor is $49 million, so the Wizards will have to add someone(s), whether in free agency or via trade.

Here’s a look at the Jazz’s salary cap levels over the past six seasons.

The Jazz had their worst finish in ages (with a dreadful collapse after Sloan’s retirement and the subsequent Williams trade), but managed to finish a good bit over the luxury tax threshold. We’re as confused as you are.

Just kidding.

Here’s a look at the Hornets’ salary cap levels over the past six seasons.

Here’s a look at the Heat’s salary cap levels over the past six seasons.

The Heat will be over the luxury tax line in 2012 and for eternity. When you have three max players who took small paycuts to play together, there’s simply no way around it.

Here’s a look at the Hawks’ salary cap levels over the past six seasons.

Heading into free agency, the Hawks have a cap figure of $66 million with the leaguewide team salary cap set at $58 million and the luxury tax line at $70 million.

Here’s a look at the Grizzlies’ salary cap levels over the past six seasons.

Heading into free agency, the Grizzlies have a cap figure of $53 million with the leaguewide team salary cap set at $58 million and the luxury tax line at $70 million.

Right?

Right? (Is this thing on?)

So basically, it’s just another season in Boston.

Here’s a look at the Celtics’ salary cap levels over the past six seasons.

Here’s a look at the Cavs’ salary cap levels over the past six seasons.

Clearly, once LeBron took his championship contention to South Beach, there was little reason to spend big in Cleveland. The Cavs still have a few high-priced players on the roster, but it trimmed down really, really quickly, all told.

Here’s a look at the Bulls’ salary cap levels over the past six seasons.

Heading into free agency, the Bulls have a cap figure of $64 million with the leaguewide team salary cap set at $58 million and the luxury tax line at $70 million.