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Restricted Free Agent Fever Case Study

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With all the free agent fever that spreads among basketball enthusiasts this time of year, it is important to make sure we understand how the process works. A casual fan probably knows the term “free agent”, but may not know the different layers within the free agent pool.

An unrestricted free agent is able to sign with any team he chooses, hence the term unrestricted. While a restricted free agent's original team has the opportunity to keep the player by matching other teams’ offer. Teams in pursuit of a restricted free agent can sign that player to an offer sheet. If he signs it, the original team has seven days to match the offer and keep the player.

So in short, the teams have the power to control a restricted free agent’s future. This makes the process that much more intriguing, because it shows how valuable a …show more content…

But throughout his career, Jackson has struggled to get to the free-throw line (1.8 attempts per game) and hit threes (career 29.4 percent shooter). Though it was a small sample size, he thrived with the Detroit Pistons as their full-time point guard. They seem intent on matching any offers for the 25-year-old point guard, as reports are Brandon Jennings is on the trade block. I’d be surprised if Detroit doesn’t lock him up for a long-term deal.

• Khris Middleton, SG, Milwaukee Bucks
Reports are that the Milwaukee Bucks are going to match any offer for Middleton. I think it would be smart as the young guard shows promise. I think he’ll remain with Milwaukee for at least three years. Any team in need of shooting could use his services though.

• Tristan Thompson, PF, Cleveland Cavaliers
Proved his worth in the NBA Finals. Whether Love stays or goes, Thompson has a big pay day coming from

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