😭US media: League income is lower than expected, players salary this season is deducted 9% of their points to each team

U.S. media BasketMews reported that NBA players will lose more than $480 million from the league's custodial funds due to the 2024-25 basketball-related income (BRI) that did not meet expectations. According to a source familiar with the NBA's financial details, the NBA's estimated basketball-related revenue (BRI) in the 2024-25 season is $10.25 billion.

Under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement, the league detains 10% of the player's salary each season to maintain a 51-49 income share between the player and the team's boss. As the league failed to meet its income target, players ended up being able to get 90.9% of their salary.

Of the 10% of the funds temporarily deducted in the escrow account, about 91% are being returned to each team, and only 9% are redistributed to players.