The first apron does not come into effect until a team reaches $195.9 million for their payroll. The second apron is set at approximately $207.8 million, a $17.8 million increase from last year.

Unsurprisingly, even Draymond Green is making C.J. McCollum a scapegoat for the NBA's second apron.

The NBA announced in June the salary cap is set at just over $154.6 million. The luxury tax starts at $187.9 million, with $195.9 million and $207.8 million the first and second aprons respectively.

The first apron is set for $195.9 million and the second apron $207.8 million -- higher by $17.8 million from 2024-25. What are the second apron penalties in the NBA? These are the key penalties ...

BOSTON — Brad Stevens knew the second apron was coming for the Boston Celtics. Any general manager is aware of the looming threat of the NBA’s newest and meanest collective bargaining ...

The first apron does not come into effect until a team reaches $195.9 million for their payroll. The second apron is set at approximately $207.8 million, a $17.8 million increase from last year.