NBPA Chief Andre Iguodala Calls for Review of NBA’s ‘Second Apron’ Cap Rules
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New York — National Basketball Players Association executive director Andre Iguodala said the union wants the league to reconsider the “second apron” penalties in the current collective-bargaining agreement, calling the added restrictions unpopular among players.
“We’re not fans,” Iguodala told reporters this week, referring to the new spending barrier that took effect with the 2023-24 season. “We believe it limits team building, restricts player movement and ultimately hurts the product on the floor.”
The second apron hits clubs that spend roughly $17.5 million or more above the luxury-tax threshold. Franchises above that line face severe limits, including a ban on using the taxpayer mid-level exception, tighter trade rules that prohibit combining salaries, and the inability to send cash in deals. The aim is to curb big-market teams from outspending rivals, but Iguodala argued the measure reduces flexibility for both organizations and players.
“Everyone benefits when teams have more tools to compete,” he added. “We’re encouraging the league to take another look before competitive balance is affected long-term.”
League officials have not publicly commented on whether the rule could be revisited before the current CBA expires in 2030. Any change would require negotiations between the NBA and the NBPA.
Source: Hoops Wire
