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NBA Concepts, Unfortunately Explained

The jokes are optional. The basketball information is not. These pages explain the real rule first, then translate it into Flagrant Desk.

The Second ApronA clear, funny explanation of the NBA second apron and why expensive teams suddenly talk like accountants.Bird RightsWhat NBA Bird Rights are, why they matter, and why teams can sometimes re-sign their own players above the salary cap.Trade ExceptionsA plain-English guide to NBA trade exceptions and why they are useful without being free cap space.The Stepien RuleWhy NBA teams cannot simply trade away every future first-round pick in consecutive drafts.