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NBA proposing 50% paycheck reduction beginning this month

The NBA is proposing a drastic salary cut as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

And as a result, upcoming draft decisions for college basketball players could certainly be affected.

According to a report by Shams Charania of The Athletic, the NBA has proposed a 50% paycheck reduction beginning April 15. In response, the NBPA has counter-proposed a 25% paycheck reduction that would begin next month as opposed to April.

Sources: The NBA is proposing to the NBPA that players take a 50 percent paycheck reduction beginning April 15. The NBPA has counter-proposed a 25 percent reduction of paychecks starting in mid-May.