Speed Reads....

The NBPA is researching whether the 76ers “are in violation” of the CBA, “specifically circumventing the spirit of the CBA’s salary cap floor” (BIZJOURNALS.com, 6/23).

Tiger Balm U.S. has reached an endorsement deal with U.S. triple-jumper Christian Taylor. The deal calls for Taylor to promote the pain reliever brand via social media and in person at events and competitions throughout the year. The deal was negotiated by S.F.-based Inception Marketing (Tiger Balm U.S.).

Utah’s gymnastics averaged 14,858 fans at home meets, which was the highest attendance among NCAA women’s sports this academic year. South Carolina basketball (12,293) and Alabama gymnastics (12,086) rounded out the top three (AL.com, 6/23).