Players face trade restrictions after signing veteran extensions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 10:27 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Players who sign veteran extensions may encounter trade restrictions based on specific contract terms. A player cannot be traded for six months if their new deal includes a first-year raise of 20%, an annual raise greater than 5%, or is for at least four years. Josh Hart and Karl-Anthony Towns are mentioned as athletes whose extension numbers do not affect their trade eligibility. This information is relevant for the upcoming season as teams look to navigate their rosters and contract negotiations.
- •A player must wait six months to be traded after signing a veteran extension.
- •Contracts with specific raises trigger trade restrictions.
- •Josh Hart and Karl-Anthony Towns have different trade eligibility due to extension numbers.
- •Current contract talks may impact team rosters this season.
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