What happened: Schwartz blamed current CBA rules after arguing teams will not spend on older veterans. His criticism came as clients Russell Westbrook and Kevin Love remained unsigned.
Why it matters: The response deepens a dispute over whether the labor deal has squeezed established free agents. Schwartz previously faulted the NBA labor deal as veterans waited for jobs.
By the numbers: Players with at least 10 NBA seasons account for 28% of total salaries under the current CBA, according to the NBA.
What to watch: Westbrook's and Love's free-agent outcomes will offer the next evidence on the market for older players.