March 2012 Basketball Wiretap

Billy Hunter Received 25 Percent Raise During Lockout

Sep 29, 2012 11:44 AM

NBPA executive director Billy Hunter received a 25% raise during the period from July 1, 2011 until June 30, 2012, which spanned the length of the lockout.

Hunter was paid $3 million, which was a raise of $600,000.

The finances and spending practices of the NBPA have been under scrutiny since at least April.

Jeff Zillgitt/USA Today

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NBA Close To Establishing Policy On Flopping

Sep 27, 2012 6:58 PM

The NBA is close to finalizing a flopping policy.

Flopping has long been a criticized aspect of the game, especially over the past decade.

Flops will not have an in-game penalty, but will be reviewed after the fact with a possible fine.

Howard Beck/New York Times

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NBPA Business Practices Report Delayed

Sep 21, 2012 2:53 PM

The NBPA has informed its players that a law firm conducting a review of its business practice needs more time to complete its report.

The report being prepared by the firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison is expected in the coming weeks.

A review was prompted when Derek Fisher raised questions about union finances and business practices after the lockout.

Ken Berger/CBS Sports

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Lakers Could Spend Nearly $200M On Payroll, Tax In 13-14

Sep 17, 2012 5:03 PM

The Los Angeles Lakers could spent nearly $200 million on player payroll and associated luxury taxes during the 13-14 season.

The Lakers already have $79.6 million committed to eight players for the 13-14 season. Assuming they re-sign Howard next summer to a maximum contract that calls for him to make $20.5 million in the first year, they will then exceed a payroll of over $100 million.

The Lakers still have their amnesty provision, should they decide to use it next offseason.

"Whenever I've talked to [Buss] about a budget, it's always kind of, 'Well, Mitch, we have a budget, but tell me who you're thinking about and I'll tell you if I want him,'" Mitch Kupchak said. "So yes, the budget and tax threshold is something we're going to pay attention to, but he's always understood the value and allure of a superstar and a team that wins."

Ben Bolch/Los Angeles Times

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