An agreement of this type is a one-year, minimum salary contract that allows a team to invite a player to training camp. The contract also contains a clause that can be converted to a two-way contract before the start of the regular season, provided the player meets certain requirements and the team has an available two-way slot. If the player is waived before the regular season begins, they are entitled to a bonus (ranging from $75,000 to $275,000) if they sign with the team’s G League affiliate and remain there for at least 60 days.
These agreements offer several advantages. For teams, they provide a low-risk opportunity to evaluate talent during training camp and potentially secure a player for their G League team. For players, it’s a chance to showcase their skills, potentially earn a two-way contract, or receive a bonus while continuing their development in the G League. They have become an increasingly common tool for teams looking to add depth and flexibility to their rosters.
