I have seen many deals in the NBA as a special adviser and I have honestly been busy since the end of the regular season around Europe conducting private workouts with players that have been travelling back and forth to Europe. The Indiana Pacers agreeing to terms with Bruce Brown Jr. on a 2-year, $45 million deal was a significant move. This move might seem perplexing at first given Brown’s salary. However, the context around the Pacers’ decision is key, especially when we consider the new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
The new CBA incentivizes reaching the salary floor, which is 90% of the salary cap.