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NBA and NBPA negotiation updates

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The league originally asked for around 25% or so of salaries to be held in escrow, with the players association countering at a figure closer to 15%. The reported 17-18% seems to be a fair middle ground that will likely be agreed upon barring any last second changes.

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Aside from the escrow percentage, the NBA must also determine a salary cap and luxury tax for the upcoming season.

Figures for the cap are normally determined using the previous season’s BRI, but because of the pandemic that is not feasible. Talks have included an artificial cap that remains at the $109 million figure used during the 2019-20 season and that would make the most sense.

However, it is possible that the league could look to minimally inflate it in order to save certain teams from dipping too far into the luxury tax.

‘No Traction’ for Chris Paul Trade to Bucks

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1. You’re ignoring the fact that both McGee and Howard (or a big of similar athleticism/skill) were lob finishers that led to us having the edge in paint point dominance last season.

Not true, I posted stats for PIP and opponent PIP. And pointed out the 7 point differential. Please take the time to read what I wrote before you reply.

I guess you also forgot to read that we’ve actually been doing better in PIP differential the last 5 and 10 games. Again, please read what I write before replying. 🙃

2. OK.

3. Bet we shoot over 40 threes tonight too.

4. Love to see THT and Morris get a start tonight. And Gasol sit his bum ass on the bench.

5. Be interesting to see if we make a big deal. I think it’s more possible than you do but it won’t be for a big. It’ll be for shooting.