Report: NBA sets salary cap for 2020-21, 2021-22 campaigns

TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 9: Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) with nice defence to deflect the ball away from Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) and chase it down for a turnover. Toronto Raptors vs Milwaukee Bucks in 2nd half action of NBA regular season play at Scobiabank Arena. Raptors lose 99-104. Toronto Star/Rick Madonik (Rick Madonik/Toronto Star via Getty Images)
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The NBA's projected salary cap and tax level for the 2020-21 season have been set at $116 million and $141 million, respectively, and $125 million and $151 million for the following campaign, sources told The Athletic's Shams Charania.

Based on previous projections, the figures are $1 million lower for the 2020-21 season and unchanged for 2021-22, Charania reports.

LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Paul George are expected to headline the free-agent class of 2021.

The NBA has set the 2019-20 salary cap at $109.140 million per team, with a luxury tax line of $132.627 million.

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