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Dak contract
2027 Release/Trade
PRE-6/1 RELEASE
2027 Dead Cap: $131,481,566
2027 Savings: -$55,455,783
PRE-6/1 TRADE
2027 Dead Cap: $86,481,566
2027 Savings: -$10,455,783
What is a Pre-6/1 Release or Trade?
When a player is released or traded before June 1st, all of the dead cap remaining on his contract (including any guaranteed salary) accelerates into the current year.
JUNE 1ST DESIGNATION
2027 Dead Cap: $76,025,783
2028 Dead Cap: $55,455,783
2027 Savings: $0
What is a June 1st Designation?
When a player is designated as a Post June 1st release, their full cap hit must remain on the books until 6/1, after which the dead cap is split across the current and following season. The player becomes a free agent immediately however.
POST-6/1 RELEASE
2027 Dead Cap: $76,025,783
2028 Dead Cap: $55,455,783
2027 Savings: $0
POST-6/1 TRADE
2027 Dead Cap: $31,025,783
2028 Dead Cap: $55,455,783
2027 Savings: $45,000,000
What is a Post-6/1 Release or Trade?