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Walker Kessler trade exposes NBA second apron rules
Original: Walker Kessler trade makes the NBA's claims about the second apron look ridiculous
The Utah Jazz have traded center Walker Kessler, and the deal is drawing criticism of the NBA's collective bargaining agreement. Commentators argue the transaction shows the league's warnings about the second apron — the hard spending cap designed to stop teams from stacking expensive rosters — were overstated, since teams are still finding ways to make significant trades despite the restrictions.
Why now: A notable trade involving a young big man has reignited debate over whether the NBA's new apron rules actually restrict team-building as much as the league claimed.
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