Nuggets' loss seals seven-year run of historic parity Brad Botkin 2 min read Biggest offseason need for every team after NBA Draft ...

The NBA does have a softer cap, which allows teams to spend above the cap number. But the highest payroll in the NBA (the Minnesota Timberwolves, at $237 million) would still be the lowest in the NFL.

The NBA will see a rare seven-year run of unique champions. Meet the contenders as Minnesota faces Oklahoma City, and New York challenges Indiana. Skip Navigation ...