2016 salary cap spike helped Golden State Warriors and hurt NBA

A month into the NBA's annual free agency period, many available players have had to scrounge for whatever they can get or opt into existing deals. After teams' wild spending in 2016, there simply isn't enough money to go around.

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The Golden State Warriors Have Broken the NBA - WSJ

Hollinger: Are the Warriors stuck with old, expensive and average due to the salary cap? - The Athletic

The Salary Cap: The Hidden Secret of Modern NBA Dynasties, by Spencer Young, Basketball University

Dirk Nowitzki to sign two-year deal with Mavericks - Los Angeles Times

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Don't Hate the Warriors, Hate the System That Allowed Them to Happen - The Ringer

How the Tyler Herro and Jordan Poole extensions impact Tyrese Maxey's market - Liberty Ballers

NBA Finals 2017: Is Warriors, Cavs III Good For Basketball? - Sports Illustrated

OPERATION: STOP THE WARRIORS

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