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New York’s Exhibit 9 contracts allow a crowded training camp without committing to five regular-season salaries. The likely one-player limit comes from the Knicks’ second-apron spending policy, while separate rules govern injuries and salary guarantees.
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George’s shooting gives Boston a credible complement to Tatum. His recent production explains the fit, while his availability record needs more context than an injury total.
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Leonard’s concession helped Toronto complete the trade without sending away more players. The Raptors still face a hard spending limit as they fill out the roster.
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The higher 2027-28 projection gives teams more financial room, but contracts tied to the cap become more expensive too. Here’s how the $2 million revision affects spending power.
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This week’s owners’ meeting could advance NBA expansion, but neither city has been awarded a team. The decision requires owners to weigh an upfront payment against sharing future revenue with more franchises.
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Mark Williams’ shoulder surgery leaves Phoenix choosing between Oso Ighodaro’s established passing and defense and Khaman Maluach’s developing size and shooting. Their recent production explains why the starting job remains an open question.
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The reported federal inquiry into the Clippers’ dealings involving Kawhi Leonard brings investigative powers the NBA lacked. But its targets and possible charges remain unclear, and the league’s findings do not establish a federal crime.
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