The NBA's new collective bargaining agreement included a new, exceptionally punitive second apron in the luxury tax. For the upcoming season, it is set at $189.48 million. Go over this line and you are not only paying a big premium on every dollar spent, but you are hit with new restrictions on signings, trades, and even draft picks. The second apron was put in to stop the Warriors and Clippers from spending excessively.
The Warriors have all but declared they will not approach the luxury tax line, which could lead to the potential departure of key players like Chris Paul or Klay Thompson. Teams like the Clippers are navigating around the luxury tax to avoid restrictions on signings and trades.
Trades involving players like Chris Paul need to be completed before the new CBA takes effect. The Warriors would want to trade Paul this week to avoid complications with the new rules that come into play on July 1.
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