Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal, center, goes to the basket against Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier, left, and center Mason Plumlee (24) in a January game in Washington. The NBA’s free agency period opened Thursday night with teams and players finally free to negotiate new deals. NICK WASS/AP FILE PHOTO
By Tim Reynolds AP Basketball Writer The NBA generated more basketball-related income than ever this past season, the total number coming up just short of…