Luxury Tax, Aprons, and How Teams Build Rosters
From the soft cap to the dreaded second apron, here's a complete, easy-to-follow breakdown of how NBA teams actually build their rosters within the league's complex financial rules
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Thunder Send Defensive Star to Hawks in Three-Team Deal
Oklahoma City's 2025 championship roster just got another significant shakeup. Here's every detail of the three-team trade sending Luguentz Dort to Atlanta, and what it means for the Thunder, Hawks and Mavericks.
Inside the Timberwolves-Hornets Blockbuster Deal
Minnesota just paired Anthony Edwards with one of the NBA's most electric young guards. Here's every detail of the trade, and what it means for both franchises heading into next season.
No. 1 Pick Dominates Vegas Debut
Washington’s franchise cornerstone just gave Wizards fans their first real taste of what’s coming, and the numbers back up the hype. Here’s everything AJ Dybantsa has done through two NBA Summer League games.
Spurs Star Signs $252 Million Extension
The Spurs’ 22-year-old superstar just became the highest-paid player in franchise history, but he left tens of millions on the table to do it. Here’s why that decision might be the smartest move of his career.
Inside the Record $273 Million Deal
Cleveland just made its franchise guard the NBA’s highest-paid player. Here’s what the record-breaking extension means for the Cavaliers and their pursuit of LeBron James.
Cavaliers, Heat, or 76ers?
LeBron James has left L.A. Which team gives LeBron his best shot at another ring?
Are the 76ers Actually Contenders Now, or Just More Interesting?
The Brown Era Begins: Does the Jaylen Brown trade position the 76ers as the team to beat in the East?