The Second Apron is a new NBA salary cap tier designed to curb high-spending teams. It restricts sign-and-trade deals, free-agent acquisitions, and the use of trade exceptions. Primarily benefiting small-market franchises and competitive balance, it penalizes deep-pocketed teams with frozen draft picks and limited roster-building flexibility, reshaping league parity.
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