05-17-2012, 04:06 PM
(This post was last modified: 05-17-2012, 04:20 PM by mattynokes.)
So, a few seasons back I contacted an agent to see if a NTC could be worked around in a trade. I was told to go by the in-game list or buy it out. Now we're seeing a case where it means you must go through the agent. If we really want to get realistic, it's not up to the agent, it's actually up to the player. This is just creating a big giant mess. We need to all be on the same page for what a NTC constitutes.
My take is any agent interaction needs specified, otherwise it's in-game or buyout. Any partial waives of the NTC also need to be specified. So if the player is going to waive it to certain teams, after the first 4 years to winning teams, not allow a buyout, etc... it should have to be stated.
I think it's simple. Spell it out however you want, but unless a NTC explicitly says agent interaction or stipulations, then it's a NTC for what Mogul determines or a buyout.
My take is any agent interaction needs specified, otherwise it's in-game or buyout. Any partial waives of the NTC also need to be specified. So if the player is going to waive it to certain teams, after the first 4 years to winning teams, not allow a buyout, etc... it should have to be stated.
I think it's simple. Spell it out however you want, but unless a NTC explicitly says agent interaction or stipulations, then it's a NTC for what Mogul determines or a buyout.
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