The labor negotiations progressed quite smoothly, and a result was reached before the playoffs began.
Both sides did not want to affect the normal operation of the NBA playoffs, they reached an agreement early so that players could play with ease and deliver good performances.
Many players with expiring contracts rely on their outstanding performances in the playoffs to drive up the price of their new contracts.
If the labor agreement is not settled, the players will be anxious.
Now, not only has a new agreement been reached, but the restrictions on transfers have also been canceled.
After their contracts expire, players can transfer freely without being held back by their original teams, unable to accept offers from other teams.
This gave many a huge incentive to perform well in the playoffs.
It also gave the teams a strong sense of crisis, as keeping their star players became even more difficult.
