FILE - Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal, center, goes to the basket against Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier, left, and center Mason Plumlee (24) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022 in Washington. The NBA’s free agency period opened Thursday night with teams and players finally free to negotiate new deals. AP Photo/Nick Wass, File
By Tim Reynolds P Sports Writer The NBA generated more basketball related income than ever this past season, the total number coming up just short…