NBA GM: Repeater Tax Bigger Hurdle For Contenders Than Apron
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NBA GM: Repeater Tax Bigger Hurdle For Contenders Than Apron
The luxury tax, especially the repeater tax, may be a bigger obstacle for contending NBA teams than the second apron, according to a general manager from a playoff team. The Oklahoma City Thunder's rising payroll as they attempt to sustain title contention is the clearest example. "There's nothing wrong with going into the second apron for a year or two, if you're good enough," said the GM. "In fact, you probably should. The repeater [tax] is actually the bigger impediment." Oklahoma City sig...
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