NBA teams have been permitted to sign standard 10-day contracts since January 5 and hardship 10-days since October. However, the busiest period of the season for 10-day deals often occurs after the trade deadline — open roster spots no longer need to be preserved for possible trades, many teams have newly opened roster spots to be filled, and rebuilding clubs are more likely to give G League standouts a shot at NBA auditions.
As our tracker shows, six 10-day deals have been signed since last Thursday, and that number figures to continue growing steadily after clubs return from the All-Star break.
Here are the 10-day contracts that are currently active around the league:
- Philadelphia 76ers: Patrick Baldwin Jr. (runs through Feb. 14)
- Philadelphia 76ers: Charles Bassey (runs through Feb. 14)
- Washington Wizards: Keshon Gilbert (runs through Feb. 15)
- Los Angeles Clippers: Dalano Banton (runs through Feb. 16)
- Memphis Grizzlies: Lawson Lovering (runs through Feb. 20)
- Washington Wizards: Kadary Richmond (runs through Feb. 20)
It’s worth noting that 10-day contracts signed just before the All-Star break can sometimes technically run beyond 10 days. That’s because those deals are required to cover a minimum of three games.
Baldwin, Bassey, Gilbert, and Banton were under contract for at least three games prior to the All-Star break, which is why their deals will expire before the NBA schedule resumes. Richmond signed on Feb. 11, so his contract is perfectly timed to cover three games during those 10 days — the Wizards played on his first day under contract and will be in action again on Feb. 19 and Feb. 20.
However, Lovering signed with Memphis on Feb. 9, with just two games left on the team’s schedule prior to the All-Star break. As a result, his deal will extend to become a 12-day contract in order to cover the first post-All-Star game on the Grizzlies’ schedule on Feb. 20.
You can use our 10-day contract tracker to continue to keep tabs on all the 10-day deals signed for the rest of the season.
Luke, I’m continually amazed by your knowledge and meticulous details. Understanding the nuance of ten day contracts over the ASB and the three game minimum rule is just another example of this — something that the general public isn’t aware of. Thanks for continuing to educate us.
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Much appreciated, thanks!