What is the differense between Unrestricted and Restricted?

by **ostov** on Mon Jul 11, 2005 8:41 am

Hi!
Can someone please explain what the differense between unRestricted free agent and Restricted free agent? I notice that Keith Van Horn can terminate what he will be. What does that mean? Can he sign with Mavs even if they are over the salary cap?

by **Doobie** on Mon Jul 11, 2005 8:49 am

Restricted and unrestriced...

1)restricted means that the team can match any offer another team puts up and they get to keep the player.

2)unrestricted means that the player is free to go wherever he pleases.

i think im right.

by **FendeR`** on Mon Jul 11, 2005 9:01 am

That's right.

by **ostov** on Mon Jul 11, 2005 9:05 am

How can mavs try to sign horry when they dont got the money for it? They are over the salary cap.

by **FendeR`** on Mon Jul 11, 2005 9:08 am

I'm pretty sure it has something to do with the "Mid Level Exception"(MLE), but I don't know what that is.

by **Doobie** on Mon Jul 11, 2005 9:11 am

isnt the MLE around 5 million??????? or 3 million????

by **MaD_hAND1e** on Mon Jul 11, 2005 9:36 am

The Mid Level Exception is the average NBA players salary. I think it's increased with the new CBA, and it allows for teams to sign FAs even if the team has exceeded the salary cap.

by **ostov** on Mon Jul 11, 2005 9:45 am

Ïs that new this year?

by **FendeR`** on Mon Jul 11, 2005 11:55 am

No, it's been around for awhile.

by **J@3** on Mon Jul 11, 2005 4:34 pm

It's a different amount this year though... I think it's either 4.9 million or 5'1 million.

What is the differense between Unrestricted and Restricted?

What is the differense between Unrestricted and Restricted?

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