The 1990s battles with the New York Knicks have been freshly unearthed this spring with the Reggie Miller footage of the choke gesture from the 1994 East finals in heavy rotation. The infamous "Malice at the Palace" brawl was an outgrowth of the rivalry between the Pacers and the Detroit Pistons in the mid-2000s. But by staying under the second apron, the Knicks will be able to address some of these depth issues when looking at trades and free agency this summer. The Cavs are entering the second apron next season with two valued bench players, Ty Jerome and Sam Merrill, headed to unrestricted free agency. Once again, though, the challenge for Cleveland and other second apron teams isn't just the balance sheet but the punitive penalties that rob the ability to manage rosters.