NBA Pushes Back On Claims Second Apron Hurts Middle-Class Players

The NBA issued a statement Friday disputing claims that the second apron had adverse effects upon the league's middle-class players. The league said salaries have grown for players at every pay level since the rule took effect. "Recent reports asserted that the second apron is hurting 'lower' and 'middle' class players," said the NBA in a post on X. "That's untrue. Since the implementation of the second apron, the number of players on team rosters has remained the same and annual salaries have...