Phoenix Mercury 2023 Salary Cap
An updated look at the Phoenix Mercury 2023 salary cap table, including team cap space, dead cap figures, exceptions, & complete breakdowns of player cap hits, salaries, and bonuses.
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| Player (10) | Age | Pos. | YOE | Contract Type | Protection | Base Salary | Dead Cap | Cap Figure | Cap % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diana Taurasi | 41 | G | 18 | Free Agent | Protected | $234,936 | ($234,936) | $234,936 | 16.05 |
| Brittney Griner | 32 | C | 9 | Free Agent | Protected | $165,100 | ($165,100) | $165,100 | 11.28 |
| Sophie Cunningham | 27 | G | 4 | Free Agent | Protected | $150,000 | ($150,000) | $150,000 | 10.25 |
| Brianna Turner | 27 | F | 4 | Extension | Protected | $150,000 | ($150,000) | $150,000 | 10.25 |
| Moriah Jefferson | 29 | G | 6 | Free Agent | Protected | $137,500 | ($137,500) | $137,500 | 9.39 |
| Michaela Onyenwere | 24 | F | 2 | Entry Level | Unprotected | $75,407 | - | $75,407 | 5.15 |
| Megan Gustafson | 26 | F | 4 | Free Agent | Unprotected | $74,305 | - | $74,305 | 5.08 |
| Shey Peddy | 34 | G | 4 | Free Agent | Unprotected | $74,305 | - | $74,305 | 5.08 |
| Kadi Sissoko | 24 | F | 0 | Entry Level | Unprotected | $62,285 | - | $62,285 | 4.25 |
| Sug Sutton | 24 | G | 1 | Free Agent | Unprotected | $62,285 | - | $62,285 | 4.25 |
2023 Maternity Leave
Cap breakdowns for players currently on maternity leave.
| Player (10) | Age | Pos. | YOE | Contract Type | Protection | Base Salary | Dead Cap | Cap Figure | Cap % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skylar Diggins-Smith | 33 | G | 9 | Extension | Protected | $234,350 | ($234,350) | $234,350 | 16.01 |
2023 Dead Cap
Cap breakdowns for players who have been traded or released. All count against the team's Total Cap Allocations.
| Player (5) | Age | Pos. | Signed Using | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Dead Money | Cap Figure | Cap % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evina Westbrook | 24 | G | $20,040 | - | - | $20,040 | 1.37 | |
| Jennie Simms | 29 | G | $16,248 | - | - | $16,248 | 1.11 | |
| Liz Dixon | 22 | F | $4,062 | - | - | $4,062 | 0.28 | |
| Sam Thomas | 24 | F | $1,625 | - | - | $1,625 | 0.11 | |
| Alaina Coates | 28 | C | $1,454 | - | - | $1,454 | 0.10 |
2023 Phoenix Mercury Salary Cap Totals
| Cap Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Active Roster Cap | $1,186,123 |
| Maternity Money | $234,350 |
| Dead Money | $43,429 |
| Cap Holds | - |
| Total Salaries | $1,463,902 |
| 2023 WNBA Salary Cap Max | $1,420,500 |
| Actual Cap Max Space | $-43,402 |
| Cap Type | Cap Total |
|---|---|
| Active Roster Cap | $1,186,123 |
| Maternity Money | $234,350 |
| Dead Money | $43,429 |
| Total Cap Allocations | $1,463,902 |
| 2023 WNBA Salary Cap Floor | $1,188,990 |
| Above Cap Floor | $274,912 |
| 2023 WNBA Salary Cap Max | $1,420,500 |
| Cap Max Space | $-43,402 |