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How NBA player salary withholding works and what it means

How will the NBA and National Basketball Players Association's plan to withhold players' salaries work?

With the season suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic, both sides agreed to a plan that will withhold 25% of each player's paycheck beginning May 15, according to a report by ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. This clears the way for a gradual reduction in player salaries in case the rest of the season is canceled under the force majeure provision.

ESPN insider Bobby Marks breaks down all the details and ramifications -- based on a memo sent from the union to players and their agents -- including the potential effects on players such as LeBron James, Ben Simmons, Pascal Siakam and Brandon Ingram.