Event Report: NBA also reduces projected 2018-19 salary cap to $103 million

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    Adam Silver said he dislikes the 1+1 contracts signed by players like LeBron James and Kevin Durant.

    The NBA commissioner might soon see players lock into longer deals more often and switch teams less often.

    Not only does it now project the 2017-18 salary cap to reach just $102 million, the league has dropped its 2018-19 salary-cap projection from $108 million.

    Eric Pincus of Basketball Insiders:

    For 2018-19, the NBA estimates a cap of $103 million with the tax line at $125 million.

    This would stifle player movement for a few overlapping reasons.

    Fewer teams would have cap space. Not only would that mean players having fewer options of where to sign, capped-out teams would prioritize re-signing their own free agents through Bird Rights.

    Those with player or early termination options would be more likely to opt in for similar reasons.

    - See more at:http://nba.nbcsports.com/2017/02/07...-projected-2018-19-salary-cap-to-103-million/
     

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