Alright, so the other day I was watching some NBA games and got to thinking about those 10-day contracts. Like, how much do those guys actually make? I figured it couldn’t be that much, but I was still curious, so I decided to dig in.
My Little Investigation
First, I fired up my trusty laptop and opened a browser. Straight to the search bar I went, typing in something like “NBA 10-day contract salary”. I figured I’d find some quick answers on some sports blogs or news sites.
And boom, I got some answers alright, but it wasn’t as simple as I thought. Turns out, it’s not just a flat rate. I learned it is based on something called service of years.
- Looked at a few different articles to make sure the info was consistent.
- Noted that the salary is pro-rated based on the NBA’s regular season salary.
The amount is based on a player’s years of service in the NBA,So I pulled up the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) to look at the minimum salaries.
I scrolled, and scrolled some more. Finally found the info buried in some tables… phew!
The Final Calculation
I grabbed a piece of paper and a pen, just to keep things straight. I grabbed my phone, opened the calculation app, and did some quick math based on the numbers I’d found.
So, there you have it. That’s how I figured out how much those 10-day contract guys are making. Not a bad chunk of change for a week and a half of work, huh?
