How next summer's agreement will reshape the NBA

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  1. Wizard Mentor

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    A Hard Cap wouldn't level the field, but it would be the closest realistic attempt. Of course I'm not sure how realistic a hard cap is - it hasn't been in the past.

    As long as some cities are much colder, rainier, higher taxed, less endorsement opportunities, or have a much diminished "night life", the field will not be leveled. It's all good, though. I like rooting for the underdog!
     
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    Look at the NFL as an example of how a hard cap makes a league competitive. No secret why they are the most popular and most profitable league in the country. Good management, good scouting, and good coaching = success no matter what market you are in, big or small.
     
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    Always curious if only having to fill the stadium 10 times a year helps with that?
     
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    Denny Crane It's not even loaded! Staff Member Administrator

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    Well, if there's a hard cap, there would have to be non-guaranteed contracts to go with it. The NFL would suck ass if they had the hard cap and guaranteed contracts.
     
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