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USA Today
16 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
NBA two-way contracts: Tracking players signed for the 2025-26 season
The NBA and NBPA introduced two-way contracts beginning in 2017 to enable teams to carry additional players on their rosters who have fewer than four years of experience. Teams were initially allowed to sign up to two players on two-way contracts. The league eventually gave teams the option to sign a third player to a two-way contract starting with the 2023-24 season as part of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement. Players signed to two-way contracts split their time between the NBA and the G League. They are eligible to be active for up to 50 games in the NBA and will earn $636,435 during the upcoming season, equal to 50% of the minimum salary applicable to a player with zero years of service. With the majority of free agent signings completed, teams' rosters are mostly filled following the conclusion of the NBA Summer League. Teams will work to sign additional players for training camp and likely fill their remaining two-way contracts before the start of the season on Oct. 21. Here is every player currently on a two-way contract: Atlanta Hawks Boston Celtics Note: Max Shulga, who has yet to sign, reportedly agreed to a two-way contract Brooklyn Nets Charlotte Hornets Chicago Bulls Cleveland Cavaliers Dallas Mavericks Denver Nuggets Detroit Pistons Golden State Warriors Houston Rockets Indiana Pacers LA Clippers Los Angeles Lakers Memphis Grizzlies Miami Heat Milwaukee Bucks Minnesota Timberwolves New Orleans Pelicans New York Knicks Oklahoma City Thunder Orlando Magic Philadelphia 76ers Phoenix Suns Portland Trail Blazers Sacramento Kings San Antonio Spurs Toronto Raptors Utah Jazz Washington Wizards
Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Draymond Green Rips New CBA For Ruining Free Agency; Wishes He Had Been President Of NBPA
Draymond Green Rips New CBA For Ruining Free Agency; Wishes He Had Been President Of NBPA originally appeared on Fadeaway World. Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green has been one of the most vocal critics of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement, which came into effect in 2023. This CBA, which runs through the 2029-30 season, notably introduced the second apron, and Green stated on Threads that it has ruined free agency. "I'm sitting in my mancave having a conversation with my wife. Baffled at the fact that NBA free agency is over. Quite frankly, it never really started. The level of anticipation leading up to July 1st were as exciting as the fireworks on the 4th. It was the excitement of the NBA Finals, yet only a week after watching a team spray champagne and ride on floats. "One can only point to the 'New CBA' and the 2nd apron(hard cap) for absolutely putting an end to Free Agency, as we once knew it. Sadly, I sit here and watch so many players overplay the market and not understand what they are up against with the new rules. Which leads me to trying to understand the unstaggering percentage of guys that has no idea of THE BUSINESS they are a part of. "And I as a 'VET' in this league watch players mismanage their careers and before they know it, look back like DAMN, where to next? I can go so far with this, but I really don't feel like typing it all right now. Because there's so many arms to this topic. An Insane amount, and then add in my personal experience with it. "I have what I think is an extremely unique perspective on this. I am obviously a player, a former amazing general manager is one of my close friends. I am very close with previous owners and current ones. I was introduced to the business at 16 by Joe [Dumars], so yeah, all that to say, it's interesting to watch and also be a part of. Maybe I'll write some long piece, or maybe I'll just do a podcast lol. "But regardless of where I decide to let these thoughts out, I should've been the Players Association president lol. I could've helped a lot. The league is great, it's been great to all of us. Amazing partnership amongst players, staff, front office, ownership, and Fans that make the well-oiled machine soar. And rightfully so, but it's baffling to me how little players know about this business and how it affects them, and ways most don't understand. "Funny thing is, I said this before the last CBA. Kinda beating a dead horse, I suppose lol. And also, before y'all run and make this about JK, it isn't. He's 22 and will be great and make a bunch of money, so this ain't got nothing to do with him." NBPA President CJ McCollum has come under fire for this new CBA, and Green appears to think he'd have done a far better job. He certainly would have tried his best to ensure things wouldn't have gone down this route with the second apron. These rules were put in place to curb the spending of teams like the Warriors. Their owners had been willing to spend enormous amounts in the form of luxury tax, but now had to worry about the penalties that came with the apron. That, in turn, hurts the players as well. Green had stated that the Warriors would be the last NBA dynasty because of the new CBA, and there is a good chance they will be. Front offices are now forced to break apart their teams to avoid the second apron penalties, and the Oklahoma City Thunder, the 2025 NBA champions, will have to do so as well, sooner rather than story was originally reported by Fadeaway World on Jul 8, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Rockets guard Fred VanVleet elected president of NBA players union
Veteran guard Fred VanVleet is widely viewed as a leader for the Houston Rockets, and now his leadership voice has an even larger platform. As first reported by ESPN's Shams Charania, VanVleet was elected as the new president of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), succeeding CJ McCollum of the Washington Wizards. VanVleet "is regarded as someone who has seen every level of competition and exhibits advocacy for the union,' Charania writes. He adds: VanVleet was voted NBPA president during the Board of Player Representatives meeting and will begin a four-year term immediately. McCollum's term expired and he will transition to an advisory role, sources said. McCollum, who served as president for the past four years and previously was an executive vice president (2018-21), led the NBPA in negotiations to complete the seven-year collective bargaining agreement (CBA) in 2023. As Charania noted, VanVleet has set records for the highest-paid contracts by an undrafted player. He recently re-signed with the Rockets on a two-year deal worth $50 million, with a player option for the second season. The soonest opt-out date for the current CBA labor pact between the NBA and NBPA is after the 2028-29 season. Thus, VanVleet's current four-year term will overlap with the decision regarding whether to opt out and any associatied negotiations. 'It's truly an honor to be elected as president of the NBPA by my peers, and I look forward to continuing to advocate for the best interest of all the members,' VanVleet said in a statement issued by the NBPA. 'With a deep appreciation for the complexities and challenges players face on all levels of their NBA journeys, I am committed to approaching this role with the passion, dignity, and dedication every player deserves." Beyond the court, VanVleet is committed to philanthropy and advocacy. In recent years, he founded The VanVleet Family Foundation (VFF), which aims to increase access and exposure for youth through educational opportunities, athletic programs, and career development. As a father of three, VanVleet demonstrates leadership and commitment both on and off the court, according to the NBPA's statement. 'It's been a privilege to serve on the NBPA Executive Committee for the past seven years and uniquely shape the business of our game,' McCollum said in the NBPA's press release. 'I am encouraged by the future of the PA under Fred's leadership, as he has earned the basketball community's respect and has proven he is ready for this next step. I look forward to supporting him as we continue building a stronger Association that serves past, present, and future generations of players.' Under VanVleet's guidance, other members of the new NBPA Executive Committee are Grant Williams, Mason Plumlee, Jaylen Brown, Jaren Jackson Jr., Donovan Mitchell, Garrett Thompson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Gabe Vincent. More: Rockets gain spending power by restructuring Fred VanVleet to two-year, $50-million deal This article originally appeared on Rockets Wire: Rockets guard Fred VanVleet elected president of NBA players union
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Fred VanVleet succeeds CJ McCollum as new NBPA President
The post Fred VanVleet succeeds CJ McCollum as new NBPA President appeared first on ClutchPoints. The veteran guard for the Houston Rockets, Fred VanVleet, has officially been elected as the new president of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), succeeding CJ McCollum, per ESPN's Shams Charania. The announcement was made following the NBPA's annual summer Board of Player Representatives meeting. VanVleet, 31, will serve a four-year term as the union's leader, representing all NBA players in critical matters ranging from collective bargaining to player rights and league policy. VanVleet takes over from McCollum, who served as NBPA president from 2021 to 2025 after a prior three-year tenure as executive vice president (2018–2021). During his presidency, McCollum oversaw the negotiation of a landmark seven-year Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) in 2023. That deal introduced significant changes, including the first and second apron system, ensured labor peace through the 2029–30 season, and included a mutual opt-out clause after the 2028–29 season. As president, VanVleet will play a central role if the NBA and NBPA decide to renegotiate the CBA before its conclusion. He will work closely with the union's executive director and executive committee, featuring long-serving members like Garrett Temple (vice president since 2017), to address critical league matters such as scheduling, revenue sharing, player safety, and discipline. 'It's truly an honor to be elected as President of the NBPA by my peers, and I look forward to continuing to advocate for the best interest of all the members,' said VanVleet. 'With a deep appreciation for the complexities and challenges players face on all levels of their NBA journeys, I am committed to approaching this role with the passion, dignity, and dedication every player deserves.' Fred VanVleet's journey to this role is a great example of what persistence can achieve. After going undrafted in 2016, he joined the Toronto Raptors and became instrumental in their 2019 NBA Championship run. He earned an All-Star selection in 2022 and has since signed multiple contracts that made him the highest-paid undrafted player in league history. His current deal with the Rockets is a two-year, $50 million contract signed in June 2025, following a previously declined $44.9 million team option. In the 2024–25 NBA season, VanVleet averaged 14.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 5.6 assists across 60 games. He was one of just seven players listed at 6 feet or shorter to play at least 50 games. Off the court, VanVleet is widely respected for his leadership, professionalism, and advocacy for players' rights, having previously led Toronto's G League affiliate Raptors 905 to a championship in 2017. McCollum will now serve in an advisory capacity to the NBPA, supporting VanVleet as he transitions into this leadership role. Former presidents of the union include Chris Paul and McCollum, both of whom held significant influence during their terms. Related: 6 Kevin Durant decisions that tarnished his legacy, ranked Related: Houston Rockets's biggest mistake in 2025 NBA free agency
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Ex-NBA Players Union Head Tamika Tremaglio Joins Secretariat
Former NBA Players Association executive director Tamika Tremaglio has landed with consulting firm Secretariat. Tremaglio, who left the union job in 2023, will lead global sports consultancy for Secretariat, which advises corporations, law firms and other institutions on legal, risk and regulatory matters. More from WNBA CBA Tensions Rising Ahead of All-Star Break BYU Freshman AJ Dybantsa Lands 8-Figure Fanatics Deal WNBA Union Calls on Nobel-Winning Economist in CBA Talks After working as an advisor to the union since 2012, Tremaglio succeeded Michele Roberts after her retirement in January 2022. Although Tremaglio was on the job for less than two years, she successfully led the union's collective bargaining negotiations with the league as the two sides hammered out a seven-year CBA in the spring of 2023, which runs through the 2029-30 NBA season. While the CBA introduced the second apron for spending above the salary cap—leading to the breakups of contending teams—a key win for the union was the ability to make passive investments on behalf of the players in approved private equity firms investing in NBA teams. Under Tremaglio, the players earned the ability to invest in WNBA teams and become co-investors with NBA team owners in businesses outside of the league. Tremaglio also assisted the WNBPA in negotiating the collective bargaining agreement with the WNBA in 2019, which was enacted in 2020. The WNBPA opted out of the CBA last fall and is negotiating a new agreement set to begin next year. Former Finals MVP Andre Iguodala has been leading the NBA players' union as acting executive director. The union has yet to select a permanent executive director. Though she left in early November 2023, Tremaglio was the highest-paid union employee in 2024. According to the union's annual report filed with the U.S. Department of Labor covering the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, Tremaglio was paid $3.4 million in salary and received $81,989 in 'disbursements for official business.' Prior to taking the lead of the NBPA, Tremaglio worked as managing principal for Deloitte in the Washington, D.C., region. Best of Panthers Win Second Stanley Cup Under Owner Vincent Viola Top 50 Highest-Paid Athletes of All Time Highest-Paid Athletes in the World: Full List
