In almost every story about Vince Carter trade scenarios, there's always a reference to how the Nets are "hemorrhaging" money, with "mounting losses", etc. What isn't reported is this: the Nets already have the third lowest payroll in the NBA, way below the luxury tax threshold and barely above the salary cap. A NetsDaily analysis shows they could have the NBA's second lowest payroll next season...without moving VC.
- The Money Fallacy - Net Income - NetsDaily Blog