A Dummy's Guide to NBA Free Agency
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First up, we have unrestricted free agents. These players have reached the end of their contracts and are free to sign with any team they choose. No strings attached. However, there are two subcategories within unrestricted free agency: those with Bird rights and those without. Bird rights allow a player's current team to exceed the salary cap in order to re-sign them. If a player with Bird rights decides to join another team, that team must have enough cap space to accommodate their contract.
To illustrate this, let's consider the case of Kyrie Irving, who is currently an unrestricted free agent. The Dallas Mavericks hold his Bird rights, meaning they can re-sign him while going over the salary cap. But let's say Kyrie prefers to play for the Los Angeles Clippers, who are over the salary cap and cannot sign him as a free agent. Here's where a loophole called a sign and trade comes into play. The Mavericks would sign Kyrie to a new deal and immediately trade him to the Clippers, utilizing their Bird rights in the process. In return, the Clippers would compensate the Mavericks with players and possibly draft picks. This mutually beneficial arrangement allows both teams to circumvent the salary cap and acquire what they need.
Moving on, let's discuss restricted free agents. These players have just completed their rookie scale contracts and are now free agents, but with some limitations. The team that drafted them can make an offer to retain them, and if another team makes an offer, the original team has the option to match it. This ensures that teams have a fair chance to keep talented players they have nurtured while also ensuring the player receives market value.
For instance, let's take the example of Rui Hachimura, who recently finished his rookie contract with the Lakers. Any team can offer Rui a contract, but the Lakers have the right to match it and retain him. The other team's offer effectively sets the price for the Lakers, and they decide whether to keep Rui or let him go.
The third type of free agent is a player with a player option. This means they have the choice to either play one more year on their current contract or decline it and sign a new deal with their current team or another team. James Harden, for example, currently has a player option with the 76ers. He can either opt-in for another year with the team or explore other options in free agency. The decision will likely depend on the highest bidder and the best opportunity for him.
Lastly, we have team options. Unfortunately for players, this type of option gives their team the power to decide whether to exercise the final year of their contract or not. It can be a double-edged sword. If a player has been performing exceptionally well, their team may decline the option and let them become a free agent. On the other hand, if the player exceeds expectations, the team may choose to exercise the option and retain them for another year.
In conclusion, NBA free agency is a complex and dynamic process. Understanding the different types of free agents and the implications of their contract situations provides crucial insights into the player movement and team strategies. So the next time you hear about free agency rumors or deals, you'll be equipped with the knowledge to make sense of it all.
Thank you for watching today's video, and if you want more in-depth information, be sure to check out our previous video on this subject. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more exciting NBA content. See you in the next one!
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It's hard to overstate how enjoyable your style of delivery is. Really helps communicate how silly-yet-serious the NBA is.
@whatslaps
Жыл бұрын
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Жыл бұрын
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Lmao that clip of kyrie fake crying on the sideline was hilarious
@whatslaps
Жыл бұрын
yeah that was from his first return to Boston and people were booing him. haha
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Жыл бұрын
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Жыл бұрын
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How strange you only have 5k subs, your content is amazing. Thanks for this vid.
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6 ай бұрын
it's growin. thanks for checking it out!
Thank you for this ! Sign and trade was not making sense to me but this made it all make sense . I knew it had to do with the money but didn't know bird rights were how.
@whatslaps
7 сағат бұрын
No problem! Glad you found it helpful!
such a great video for beginners. the entertainment is unreal for a guy with just 3k subs. you gonna be up there fr
@whatslaps
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, brother! hope you learned something!
Love the videos you make nba information short and easy to understand
@whatslaps
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! good to know my breakdowns clear things up. NBA contract rules are so confusing.
This explains LBJ decline its player option.. now i understand..thnx bro
@whatslaps
10 күн бұрын
Yeah, he's sign a fresh deal with the Lakers for more than that last year was worth.
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Жыл бұрын
I'm making some scratch over here
I like the "hunky dory" cheer. Cool perspective/clarification for sign and trade. Never knew (thought about) how restricted free agents are always/only players coming off of their rookie contract, I guess it makes sense though now that you point it out. Player/team option contracts seem to make sense for the reasons for being structured in their respective ways. Yes, time for FVV and Toronto to (mutually) "call it quits". Your explainers are great. Thank you. Mmmm summer corn dog season.
@whatslaps
Жыл бұрын
I was trying to be really emphatic with my explanation since it's so confusing. Kind of take people through the emotions a team/gm might have when it comes to signing contracts. Makes it easier to remember. The new CBA apparently hard caps any team that does a sign and trade. that's the way it should be. They should have plugged that hole a long time ago. Enjoy those sweet corndogs. Dang those puppies are delicous.
Pretty cool, needed this back on tv somehow back in the 2010s when I never had an idea for years what most of these words meant
@whatslaps
3 ай бұрын
I was a decade too late.
Ok now I understand the Kris Dunn deal to the Clippers from Utah it's a sign and trade Utah pretty much Utah blessed Kris Dunn with more money and years to go play for a winner than he would have got if he took the Vet minimum to play for Phoenix on a 1 year deal for only $3.3 million he'll now get a 2 to 3 year deal worth up to $7.7+ million a year😉
@whatslaps
6 күн бұрын
exactly. everybody wins.
now i understand, because of LBJ decline his Player option, i come on video....thnx for info
@whatslaps
10 күн бұрын
no doubt
So basically the NBA doesn’t do anything like soccer/football you can’t buy any player you want. You Just have to wait. Kinda lame tbh I would rather pay to have Curry and Lebron on my team
@whatslaps
9 ай бұрын
You got that kind of cash, player?
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9 ай бұрын
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Жыл бұрын
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Жыл бұрын
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really good video
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Жыл бұрын
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Ай бұрын
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Жыл бұрын
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So could the Mavs have matched Brunson's contract?
@whatslaps
Жыл бұрын
This is a great question. Since Brunson was a second rounder the mavs were able to write a contract that wasn't rookie scale. They signed him to a four year deal straight up so he was free to walk.
How many players can a team have with bird rights?
@whatslaps
Жыл бұрын
as many as have been under the same contract or multiple contracts with that team for 3 years. (no limit)
Can't the Clippers sign Kyrie and just pay a luxury tax?
@whatslaps
4 ай бұрын
Clippers are about to hit the second apron. this offseason they won't be able to use any exceptions.
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4 ай бұрын
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so the lakers can just match any offer austin reaves gets and he'll stay a laker sinces hes a restricted free agent? i need someone to confirm this lol
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Жыл бұрын
consider it confirmed
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@whatslaps
Жыл бұрын
sorry. Glad you like the content though!