Basketball players sign one or two-year contracts with no-trade clauses

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Last updated Jul 3, 2026

Basketball players sign one or two-year contracts with no-trade clauses
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Keith Smith reported on players signing one-year contracts or two-year contracts that include a player or team option for the second year. These contracts come with Bird or Early Bird rights and an implied no-trade clause. Players have the option to waive this implied no-trade clause upon signing their contracts. The terms provide teams with options for roster flexibility while securing player rights.

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  • One-year and two-year contracts include implied no-trade clauses.
  • Players can waive the no-trade clause upon signing their contracts.
  • Contracts may involve Bird or Early Bird rights.
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