Keep in mind the cap is only down this year to get the revenue percentages in line. Most speculate that the cap will get back to 70 million for next year. So when the contract takes effect, it's likely when the cap is even with where it was last year so the declining cap this coming year is less of a factor. Even with 4.5% average growth, it's a 91 million dollar cap 8 years from today. I don't think owners are going to get another 7% of revenue from the players anytime soon, and this is what a 10 year CBA?
Get used to it, the cap numbers for the good players that sign is now going to be quite high as there is no more hiding money up front.
Really this cap decline has lead to a few buyouts, but teams seem to be able to get within the confines of it without having to give away any players they want to. Meanwhile there are going to be a lot of teams straggling to get to the floor.
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Last edited by Sylvanfan; 07-04-2013 at 12:21 PM.
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