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The NBA’s new tax rules are forcing teams to constantly juggle finances, crushing dynasty dreams and turning every championship into a fleeting moment. With eight different champions in eight seasons, franchises like the Denver Nuggets are under pressure to shed payroll—especially with Jokic, Murray, and Gordon eating up over $140 million. Cameron Johnson, making $23M, is now a trade target, with Phoenix reportedly in the mix for a deal that swaps him for Allen and a draft pick. Denver’s move is purely financial: they want to get under the tax apron, while Phoenix must decide if adding Johnson’s scoring is worth the payroll hit. It’s a high-stakes chess game where every move is about cap space, future flexibility, and who’s willing to pay the price.

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