Discussions between the NBA and the players union have reportedly been ongoing regarding financial compensation amid the COVID-19 shutdown.
Now we have an idea what those talks look like. The NBA is asking players to take a 50 percent pay cut on checks starting April 15, The Athletic’s Shams Charania reports.
The NBPA has countered with a proposed 25 percent pay reduction starting in mid-May, according to the report.
CBA’s force majeure clause
The NBPA reportedly sent a letter to players on March 13 reminding them of the collective bargaining agreement’s “force majeure” clause that addresses an event that “makes it economically impracticable for the NBA to perform its obligation” in terms of player pay.