The 2013 NBA trade deadline was a relative dud. As I argued Thursday, part of that can be attributed to the NBA’s new trade and salary restrictions.
Spencer Hawes makes free market case against NBA luxury tax
Conservative darling Spencer Hawes makes a Randian case against the NBA’s luxury tax.


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The Sixers' Spencer Hawes, noted for a deep belief in free markets, extends that claim to its logical conclusion.
Watching the new cba play out and how it prevents teams from improving this year at the deadline. Taxes hamper growth in every spectrum
— Spencer Hawes (@spencerhawes00) February 21, 2013
For what it’s worth, Spencer Hawes has been and may currently be his team’s representative to the NBA players’ union.











