Wednesday, November 11, 2020

NBA Sets 2020-21 Season Calendar

     The National Basketball Association has set dates for the 2020-21 calendar year. They also set up parameters for the salary cap and player salaries. 
     The 2020-21 season will begin on December 22 and all 30 NBA teams will play in 72 games to satisfy being paid by all regional cable networks for their television rights. 
     The salary cap for the upcoming season will be the same as last season with a $109,140, 000 salary cap and a $132, 627, 000 luxury tax threshold. The lowest yearly salary for a rookie player with no years of experience will be $898,310 while the maximum salary for a player with five years or less left on their contract is $29,467, 800. 
     The NBA Draft will be held on November 18. The NBA free agency period starts on November 20 with a moratorium and signing can be announced as of November 22. 

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