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NBPA's David Kelly Says NBA's Second Apron System Falls Unfairly On Players

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Updated Aug 28, 7:30 AM ET

NBPA executive director David Kelly voiced strong opposition to the NBA's second luxury tax apron, a mechanism the union agreed to in the league's last round of collective bargaining negotiations that were led by Tamika Tremaglio and CJ McCollum. Kelly argued the restriction has made it increasingly difficult for teams to retain talent. "We are no fan of the second apron," Kelly told Front Office Sports. "I would say there is no fan of the second apron. Maybe there's 30 or 31 [fans], if you i...

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Exclusive | Metta Sandiford-Artest opens up on trying buy Lakers’ minority ownership stake under Mark Walter

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Metta Sandiford-Artest said he tried to buy a 1% minority ownership stake in the Lakers under Mark Walter, but his bid was declined. Sandiford-Artest said he reached out to Walter after the businessman bought the Buss family’s majority stake in the Lakers for a $10 billion valuation in 2025. The City Council celebrates “Metta World...

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