>It also means that veterans who are willing to take minimum salary may find themselves priced out of the league since their minimum is higher than less experie

>It also means that veterans who are willing to take minimum salary may find themselves priced out of the league since their minimum is higher than less experienced players. Actually, the NBA CBA has that loophole covered. If a veteran player accepts a minimum salary contract, the team only has to pay the minimum salary for a player with 3 years of experience. The league pays the difference, and the difference does not count against the salary cap. So, the minimum salary scale for veterans is not a disincentive against hiring a veteran who is willing to play for the minimum.