Understanding the financial side of the NBA can be a daunting task. The collective bargaining agreement (CBA) is filled with rules and exceptions that can be confusing, to say the least. The goal of the Salary Cap 101 series is to explain the NBA’s financial side in a way that is simple and easy to comprehend.
In this edition of the NBA Salary Cap 101, we’ll break down “The Derrick Rose Rule.”
What is the Rose Rule?
In 2011, Derrick Rose became the youngest player in NBA history to win the MVP at the astounding age of 22.