aprons

Definition

In the context of the NBA, refers to specific spending thresholds (the first and second tax aprons) above the salary cap that impose strict financial and roster-building penalties on teams.

Etymology

Derived from the Old French 'naperon', meaning a small tablecloth or cloth. Over time, the 'n' was lost in English through the process of rebracketing, eventually evolving to describe the protective garment and, metaphorically, the restrictive boundaries in professional sports finances.

In the news

The article uses the term to explain why teams are cautious about large contracts, as exceeding these salary thresholds triggers severe penalties that limit a team's flexibility.

Suns' Trade Asset Ranking Highlights Cost of Past Decisions

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