Hoops Rumors Originals
2013/12/hoops-rumors-originals-19.htmlHere's a breakdown of early bird and non-bird exception signings put together by Jonathan Nehring.
How They Were Signed: Early Bird & Non-Bird Exception
2013/12/signed-early-exception.htmlThese variations to the Bird exception are the Early Bird exception and the Non-Bird exception.
How They Were Signed: Bird Exception
2013/12/signed-bird-exception.htmlA team is also allowed to sign players under what is called the Non-Bird Exception, and Early Bird Exception but we will focus on those another time.
Wesley Johnson Hopes For Long-Term Stay With Lakers
2013/12/wesley-johnson-lakers.htmlwill also hold Johnson's Non-Bird rights at year's end, which would allow the club to pay him slightly more than the minimum on a contract up to four years.
Offseason In Review: Los Angeles Clippers
2013/11/offseason-angeles-clippers.htmlThey gave the better part of it to Matt Barnes, whose limited Non-Bird rights wouldn't have been enough to retain him after his valuable performance as a reserve last season.
Offseason In Review: Los Angeles Lakers
2013/11/offseason-angeles-lakers.htmlSigned via Non-Bird rights.
Offseason In Review: Brooklyn Nets
2013/11/offseason-review-brooklyn.htmlSigned via Non-Bird rights.
Offseason In Review: Indiana Pacers
2013/11/offseason-indiana-pacers.htmlThe Knicks had only Non-Bird rights at their disposal if they wanted to re-sign Copeland, and chose to retain fellow Non-Bird free agent Pablo Prigioni instead, declining to make Copeland a formal offer.
Players Who Can Veto Trades
2013/11/players-veto-trades.htmlBird rights, Early Bird rights and Non-Bird rights are all mechanisms that allow teams to go above the salary cap to retain their own players.
Overview Of Salary Cap Exceptions
2012/02/glossary-of-salary-cap-exceptions.htmlNon-Bird Exception: If a player has earned neither Bird or Early Bird rights, his team can re-sign him for 120% of his previous salary, 120% of the applicable minimum salary, or, if he's a restricted free agent, the amount of his qualifying offer.
Howard, Miles Open To Re-Signing With Jazz
2012/02/howard-miles-open-to-re-signing-with-jazz.htmlThe Jazz would have Bird rights on Miles and non-Bird rights on Howard, which is likely all they'd need if both players continue to produce like they have so far.
Non-Bird Rights
2012/04/non-bird-rights-2.htmlThe third related cap exception in the group is the Non-Bird exception, for players who are considered Non-Qualifying Veteran Free Agents.
Hoops Rumors Originals: 4/16/12 – 4/22/12
2012/04/hoops-rumors-originals-41612-42212.htmlAn overview of Non-Bird Rights.
Bi-Annual Exception
2012/04/bi-annual-exception-2.htmlLast week, we looked at what it means for an NBA player to earn Bird rights, Early Bird rights, or Non-Bird rights.
Cap Holds
2012/05/cap-holds.htmlThe following criteria are used for determining the amount of a free agent's cap hold: First-round pick coming off rookie contract: 250% of previous salary if prior salary was below league average; 200% of previous salary if prior salary was above league average Bird player: 190% of previous salary (if below average) or 150% (if above average) Early Bird player: 130% of previous salary Non-Bird player: 120% of previous salary Minimum-salary player: Portion of minimum salary not reimbursed by the league In the case of a Cavalier free agent like Anthony Parker, the cap hold this summer will be $4.275MM -- because Parker will have Bird rights, his free agent amount is calculated by taking 190% of this year's $2.25MM salary.
Gilbert Arenas Provision
2012/05/gilbert-arenas-provision-2.htmlThe Knicks will own Lin's Non-Bird rights, but the Non-Bird exception certainly won't be enough to match rival offers.
Clippers Rumors: Griffin, Paul, Young, Williams
2012/05/clippers-rumors-griffin-paul-young-williams.html"But once those are on the table, Mo will make an informed decision." The Clippers wouldn't mind adding a two guard with some size, and a floor-spacing power forward, or "stretch four." Olshey isn't worried about being able to bring in additional talent: "We’ve got trade exceptions, we’ve got one-year contracts, we’ve got draft picks we can move and the most exciting thing is now we’re a destination." While the Clippers don't figure to have Chauncey Billups' Bird rights, since they claimed him off amnesty waivers, Non-Bird rights will be more than enough if they want to re-sign him -- amnesty rules allow the Clips to offer up to 120% total salary, including the amount the Knicks are paying, rather than just 120% of the $2MM+ he's earning in L.A.
Offseason Outlook: New York Knicks
2012/05/offseason-outlook-new-york-knicks-2.htmlThe Knicks hold Fields' Early Bird rights, but assuming the players' union doesn't win its appeal, New York will only have Non-Bird rights on Lin, Smith, and Novak.
Clippers Interested In Re-Signing Nick Young
2012/05/clippers-interested-in-re-signing-nick-young.htmlWhile the Clips won't have to use their mid-level exception to make Young an offer, the Non-Bird exception limits the amount they could offer to about $4.4MM for the first year.
The Importance Of This Week’s Bird Rights Ruling
2012/06/the-importance-of-this-weeks-bird-rights-ruling.htmlSince both players were claimed by the Knicks in December, they only have Non-Bird rights, which will make it difficult for New York to match offers without dipping into its mid-level exception.
J.R. Smith Declines Player Option
2012/06/jr-smith-to-opt-out-of-contract.htmlAs I wrote below, that would mean the Knicks would use the Non-Bird exception on Smith, and could retain their mid-level exception to use on another player.
NBPA Wins Bird Rights Ruling
2012/06/nbpa-wins-bird-rights-ruling.htmlLike the Knicks' duo, Hickson and Billups would also have been limited to Non-Bird rights had the league won the decision, but the impact for them won't be as significant.
Celtics Rumors: Stiemsma, Bradley, Cap
2012/07/celtics-rumors-stiemsma-pierce-sgs.htmlThe length of the non-Bird deal can be four years, with 4.5% annual raises, and the bi-annual exception allows two years with a 4.5% raise in the second year.