Post#29 » by maryann8ginger » Tue Jul 27, 2010 6:50 pm
I looked up the question online:
Two options -
If LA doesn't sign him, they retain his rights only until the next draft if he does NOT play professionally anywhere (DLeague, Euro, Israel, etc). So if he works at 24hr Fitness for a year and balls at the local YMCA he can re-enter next yrs draft, LA loses his rights. Highly Unlikely.
Or
If LA doesn't sign him, they retain his rights if he plays professionally anywhere non-NBA. They retain his rights for 1 year AFTER whatever contract he signs ENDS. Say he signs in Spain, ala Elonu, and plays next season there until May 2011. LA retains his right for another year until 2012. Says he signs a multi-year over there, LA still has his rights until 1 year after that deal ends, ala Clippers and Sofo. He's not a free agent (unless LA renounces his rights). Insert Jesse Jackson quote here.