Explaining the main CBA changes: What we know so far and potential ramifications
An agreement on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement between the owners and players association was reached in the late hours of the March 31 deadline. Many changes trickled out over the past weekend and while there is still much left to be reported, we have a good idea of what the big picture of what the new CBA looks like.
The biggest theme is that it will feature changes that could fundamentally change the ways in which teams build their roster. Teams with the most expensive rosters will have more restrictions that will limit their ability to add players from outside the roster. Meanwhile, more trade and free agency opportunities are expected to be expanded for clubs below the luxury tax, but we have few updates on those as of now.
Here is a breakdown of the biggest changes so far, including a deep dive on the second apron that will eventually be implemented.