Triggering the second luxury tax line brings severe penalties, significantly reducing a team's flexibility and ability to recruit new talent, leading to a cautious approach in free agency.
The only signing worth over $100 million was the Pistons' extension with Cunningham, a stark contrast to the 12 nine-figure contracts on the first day of the 2019 free agency market.
The Warriors are preparing to lose four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson in free agency, marking the end of a legendary era and disbanding the iconic Splash Brothers duo.