Teams face penalties if players choose to leave contracts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 12:47 PM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
Basketball players considering leaving their current teams could incur significant penalties, including a potential loss of over €80 million in shares. The stipulations state that leaving would prevent a return without a hefty fee determined at the time of the re-application. This announcement comes from Bueno, who emphasized the risks for players contemplating their exit from their contracts.
- •Penalties can exceed €80 million for leaving clubs
- •Teams may seek individual damages from departing players
- •Players face fees to return to former teams
- •Bueno highlights risks of leaving for players
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