Definitely join the NT site:
http://s3.zetaboards.com/BuzzerBeater_USA_NT/register/
Don't get frustrated if you don't get approved right away, it's an independently run board. But do sign up.
I haven't heard of a downloadable salary calculator. That must've been something from the past ;) I just use the one at buzzer-manager...
There's been a huge turnover in say, the past two or so years. I know a lot of the old-timers are long gone and likely took their knowledge with them. There's a whole new player hierarchy in place now.
Now you have me interested. I'm going to have to do a deep, deep forum search :) I'm not a supporter, so I can't do a specific topic search. Everything I've learned is just from hours of pouring through thread topics, which isn't the easiest thing on BB!