What are salary cap leaks?

Salary cap leaks refer to information regarding a team’s salary cap that becomes public. This can include details about how much money a team has available under the salary cap, the contracts of players, and how these contracts impact the team’s overall financial situation. Such leaks can affect negotiations, player signings, and overall team strategy, as they provide insight into a team's financial constraints and possibilities.

The other choices focus on different aspects of team management and information. Roster structure or player injuries may be relevant to a team's operations but do not specifically pertain to the salary cap. Structural guidelines on salary cap management also do not fit the definition of leaks, as leaks pertain to information that is intended to be confidential becoming public.