Chapter 1017 Two-Way Contract (2/5!)

Chapter 1017 Two-way Contract (25!)

Pelicans fans’ excitement is not without reason.

If the current player in the league who is most suitable to be a coach is Rondo, then among the retired celebrities, the most suitable player is definitely Nash.

Compared to Cole, these two men have much higher technical and tactical qualities.

This news excited the Pelicans fans and boosted the morale of the Pelicans. They all couldn't wait for the new season.

However, with nearly a month left until the start of the season, the first thing the Pelicans management must sort out is their roster.

At least before the start of the preseason, they want to fill the roster to 15 to 17 people.

After Xiao Hua came back, he mentioned legalizing spinach and shortening the season in his remarks when he returned to the stage, but those are things that will be carried out slowly in the future.

There are those in the future, and of course there are those that will be implemented immediately. A new measure that will be implemented in the new season is a two-way contract.

This move occurred at the same time in history, and it is one of Xiao Hua's many reforms that has been recognized by fans and the outside world.

The so-called two-way contract is a new contract stipulation introduced by the league to alleviate the shortage of personnel in each team.

The NBA is highly competitive, with each team having a 15-man roster and 30 teams. Although some people come in and out, the overall number of players is limited to 450.

For the whole world, this number is extremely cruel to players.

The same is true for NBA teams. The 15-man team is sometimes not enough for them.

The main reasons for this phenomenon are two aspects, injuries and players' performance not being as good as expected.

Needless to say, there is no need to talk about injuries. Some teams with weak points only have 7 dedicated players to play and no substitutes.

The other is a more common phenomenon than injuries, where players don't perform as expected.

In addition to superstars, other players signed by the NBA will have such possibilities and risks.

And once a player's performance drops a lot or fails to meet the coaching staff's playing requirements, the team will be stretched thin.

You must know that it is very difficult to trade players who perform poorly.

Two-way contracts are also a new initiative launched based on this fact.

The so-called two-way contract refers to a contract that allows one to play in the NBA and the affiliated Development League at the same time.

Players who sign this kind of contract can play for their home team for up to 45 days, and their salary is calculated on a daily basis, but they cannot play in the playoffs.

There are other details regarding two-way contracts.

For example, players with three years of playing experience in the NBA cannot sign this kind of contract. This kind of contract can be signed for a maximum of 2 years. A player can sign a maximum of 3 years for a team. The player salary of this kind of contract will not be included in the salary cap, but It can't be traded, etc.

All in all, this is a way for NBA teams to add roster spots outside of the 15-man roster.

For other players, this is also a buffer ladder when they hit the NBA.

Competition in the NBA is fierce, with thousands of troops crossing a single-plank bridge.

Most players have to fight all the way from the summer league, preseason, and regular season before they can finally make it onto the roster, and the chances are slim.

This is equivalent to taking a huge step, which most people cannot do.

But the two-way contract is a buffer ladder that allows them to stand closest to the NBA gate.

You must know that 45 days of effectiveness is not a short period of time. Once you seize the opportunity and perform well, the chance of signing a formal contract is much higher than others.

Moreover, the salary of this kind of contract is higher than that of the Development League. According to the rules issued by the league, the basic salary of the two-way contract in the new season is US$75,000.

That's basically what the top players in the G League make.

This is a very suitable method for players who aspire to hit the NBA but cannot get good contracts overseas.

That’s a good thing for the Pelicans, too.

Although the back line is adequate, having two two-way players can make them more prepared.

Naturally, Dempsey asked Tang Tian about this, and Tang Tian also gave him several suggestions.

Quinn Cook, Dillon Wallace, Alex Caruso, CJ Williams.

It is not easy to get a two-way contract, which is one of the few that he remembers.

Demps contacted them one by one according to the list given by Tang Tian.

Cook refused and chose to sign a two-year, non-guaranteed contract with the Hawks.

Non-guaranteed contracts are similar in nature to two-way contracts, but the good thing is that if they can not be laid off before the start of the season, they can be converted into a formal contract.

The same situation also happened with CJ Williams, who signed a three-year non-guaranteed contract with the Clippers.

From this point, it can be felt that in the player's understanding, the level of non-guaranteed contracts is higher than that of two-way contracts.

Dillon Wallace also declined the offer to the Pelicans, believing that his chances of becoming a regular with the Pelicans were slim.

Among the four, only Caruso ultimately accepted the Pelicans' two-way contract.

The sophomore from Texas A&M University was undrafted last season.

He later signed with the Thunder and was waived before the start of the season, spending most of last season in the Development League.

He did not receive a non-guaranteed contract from other teams this season. He only received a two-way contract from the Lakers before.

He weighed the options and ultimately chose the Pelicans.

The person who wanted to sign only signed one, and Demps gave the other spot to an overseas player.

He moved quickly, and two days later he had two players on two-way contracts brought to training camp.

Players with two-way contracts have no wardrobe in their home team. Signing this contract means that they will play for the Pelicans' affiliated teams most of the time.

The Pelicans formed an affiliate team, the Erie Bayhawks, in Birmingham after winning the championship two years ago.

It is worth mentioning that although they are a subordinate team, the Eagles play in the Legacy Arena, which can accommodate 17,000 people.

Benson was originally willing to invest in the team, and he was even more willing to spend money after the Pelicans became a championship team.

Siakam played for the Hawks last season, helping the team win the championship and winning the Finals MVP.

The Development League doesn't pay much attention, but this is one of the reasons why Siakam can make such great progress in the new season.

Demps came with two two-way players, but Tang Tian was almost shocked.

Caruso was born in 1994 and is only 23 years old now, but his obviously bald hair and Raza's beard make him look like he is 43 years old.

This was probably the only being whose head went bald without Tang Tian touching it.

But this was obviously not the reason that surprised Tang Tian. After all, he still had some impression of Bald Mamba.

What really surprised him was another two-way player.

Demps actually signed Ding Yanyuhang!

No, it was Ding Yanyuhang who actually accepted the two-way contract!

Unlike history, Ding Yanyuhang did not take a closed shot for the finals. He signed a contract with the Mavericks Development League last season and played for one year.

But the Mavericks were a championship contending team, and he never had a chance, and in the end he failed to make the roster.

Unexpectedly, Demps signed him this season!