EwingsGlass wrote:martin wrote:
Can another team lock him up? I really think the Knicks. I know the Knicks traded for his G-League rights.
I think the answer is No, because he signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Knicks, which amounts to a non guaranteed version of the 1 year vet min (Nalod pointed this out earlier), same as what Mo Diawara has but not guaranteed so he can be cut any time by Knicks.
Some more details of the different type of Gleague contracts
https://www.reddit.com/r/lakers/comments...
G League, Two-way and Exhibit 10 rules
After reading a lot of posts many are confused about how these rules work for players and teams. Here are the basics on each of these.
The rules for G League players primarily revolve around their status with NBA teams, including standard contract players, two-way players, and assignment players, with G League teams also having their own roster and player eligibility rules. G League players are eligible for various types of contracts, including the ability to sign with NBA parent clubs. Players under standard G League contracts are essentially free agents and can be signed by any NBA team. However, two-way players are under contract with a specific NBA team and can only be signed by that team. Additionally, players on assignment from an NBA team to the G League are still under contract with that NBA team and can be recalled at any time.
G League Standard NBA Contract Players:
NBA teams can assign players with less than three years of NBA service to their G League affiliate, who remain on the NBA roster and can be recalled at any time. Players with more service time may also use the G League for injury rehabilitation. NBA teams can retain up to four players they waive from their training camp rosters, designating them as "affiliate players" who are then automatically allocated to that team's G League affiliate if they sign a G League contract. So basically out of 13 spots on a G League team the parent club can basically protect 7 players from other teams trying to poach them.
Two-Way players
Eligibility: Two-way contracts are for players with three or fewer years of NBA service. Each NBA team can have up to three players on two-way contracts. Playing Time: Players on two-way contracts can spend up to 50 games with their NBA team during the regular season. They spend the rest of the season with their G League affiliate. Compensation: Two-way contracts pay a pro-rated portion of the rookie minimum salary (half the value for 2025-26). The contracts can be partially guaranteed, with a portion of the salary guaranteed if the player isn't waived before the start of the regular season. Players can also have their contracts converted to standard NBA deals, with the salary becoming the NBA minimum for their years of service. Postseason: Two-way players are generally not eligible for the NBA playoffs. However, they can become eligible if their contract is converted to a standard NBA deal before the start of the playoffs. Other Notable Points: Two-way contracts do not count against the salary cap for the NBA team. The NBA introduced two-way contracts in the 2017 offseason to help teams develop young players. Teams can offer these contracts to players who have not yet accumulated significant NBA experience.
Exhibit 10 contracts
Minimum Salary: Exhibit 10 contracts are typically for the league minimum salary. Non-Guaranteed: These contracts are not guaranteed, meaning a team can waive a player without financial penalty before the regular season begins. Training Camp Invite: Exhibit 10 contracts are a common way for teams to bring players to training camp to compete for a roster spot. Conversion to Two-Way Contract: The contract can be converted to a two-way contract (allowing the player to play for both the NBA team and its G League affiliate) before the start of the regular season. Exhibit 10 Bonus: If the player is waived and then signs with the team's G League affiliate, they can earn a bonus (typically between $5,000 and $50,000). G League Affiliate: The bonus incentivizes the player to sign with the team's G League affiliate, allowing the team to retain their rights and develop them. Limited to Six: Teams can have a maximum of six Exhibit 10 contracts at any given time.
Kind of a lot to sift through but gives the basics on each. Another thing to think about is any player that signs a standard G League contract as a free agent with any G league team is free to sign with any NBA team at any time. They are basically free agents playing in the G League.
