Similarly to the minimum salary I mentioned in a previous post the max salary is dependent of Years in the NBA and the current salary cap. Below is a table featuring the information for the max salary for 2017-20. Years in NBA1 Defined maximum salary 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 0 – 6 25% of cap $24,773,250Continue reading “What is the maximum salary a player can receive in the NBA?”
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Is Andre Drummond Worth the Max?
Andre Drummond puts up insane numbers but doesn’t seem to get much respect around the league. The big man for the pistons is averaging 19.6 points, 17 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and 1.6 steals a game on better than 55% from the field. If Drummond can sustain that rebound rate it will be theContinue reading “Is Andre Drummond Worth the Max?”
What is the true minimum in the NBA
The NBA minimum salary is an amount that scales with the hard cap of each NBA season. The salary is then determined based on the amount of years played in the NBA. Below is a table featuring the amounts for the 2019-20 season. Minimum salary scale for contracts signed in 2019-20: Years in NBA1 YearContinue reading “What is the true minimum in the NBA”
Dwight Howard Instagram Defender
Last week Kentavious Caldwell-Pope tweaked his ankle on the way to the basket in a win over warriors. KCP has been shooting poorly and some fans took this injury as a time to mock KCP for poor play. The Lakers back up big who has faced his fair share of blacklash from the fans isContinue reading “Dwight Howard Instagram Defender”
50 points
With the NBA an all time high in pace scoring 50 points in a game is becoming more and more common. So far through the 2019 season four players have already had 50 point games. In the past 4 years there has been more 50 point games than any other time except for when WiltContinue reading “50 points”
How much cash can be included in a trade in the NBA?
According to CBAFAQ, the maximum amount of cash a team can pay or recieve per season is limited to the Maximum Annual Cash Limit”, which is $5.617 million in 2019-20 season. Season Amount 2017-18 $5.1 million 2018-19 $5.243 million 2019-20 $5.617 million There are two separate limits, one of the limits pertains to the amountContinue reading “How much cash can be included in a trade in the NBA?”
Dinwiddie Goes Crypto
The Brooklyn Nets guard is reportedly set to turn his $34 million contract into a blockchain tokenized bond. Investors will be able to put money into the contact in hopes to earn interest based on his basketball performance. This hasn’t been approved by the head office yet but if it it will be the firstContinue reading “Dinwiddie Goes Crypto”
“I’m worth more than cash considerations”
A week ago we looked at the trade of TJ Warren for Cash considerations. Since then TJ has made his opinion clear that he is worth more than cash. In an interview with Shams Charania of The Athletic TJ had the following to say. “When I saw it, I looked at it as a business.Continue reading ““I’m worth more than cash considerations””
Simmons to Wizards for Cash
Looking back at the 2019 NBA draft day trade where the Sixers GM Elton Brand traded Jonathon Simmons and pick No. 42 to the Washington Wizards for cash considerations, a team source confirms to NBC Sports Philadelphia. This move will save up to $5.7 million on the cap for next year. Simmons has become somewhatContinue reading “Simmons to Wizards for Cash”
Stromile Swift: Player Profile
Stromile Swift is a retired NBA player who was drafted with the 2nd pick in the 2000 Draft by the Vancouver Grizzlies. Stromile was an uber athletic undersized forward who was touted for his athletic ability. His career highs are nothing to note, with 31 points, 16 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals and 8 blocksContinue reading “Stromile Swift: Player Profile”
Cash Considerations 