NBPA criticizes NBA's second apron effect on players and teams
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 2:14 AM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
The NBA Players Association (NBPA) has expressed concerns about the league's second apron rule, arguing that it negatively impacts player movement and team decisions. NBPA executive director David Kelly highlighted that the rule forces teams into financial decisions detrimental to the sport. The announcement comes amid ongoing discussions about cost control and its implications for player welfare. The NBPA aims to initiate reform to address these concerns.
- •NBPA calls for reforms to the second apron rule.
- •David Kelly states it harms basketball-related decisions.
- •Concerns raised over cost control's effect on players.
- •Debate continues on financial impacts for teams.
- 3:03 AMESPN — NBPA urges fix, says 2nd apron hurts players, fans...
"NBPA executive director David Kelly said the league's "second apron" is forcing teams to make decisions that are "not basketball decisions" and hurting players for the benefit of "cost control."
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