On Wednesday afternoon, ESPN cap analyst Bobby Marks tweeted one of the more peculiar, inane and utterly impressive bits of contract minutiae revealed since the NBA’s offseason began: Wizards guard Bradley Beal, who had just been given $251 million reasons to stay with the Wizards, has a no-trade clause in his new deal.
To get one, you need eight seasons under your belt and four straight years with the team offering it. Per Marks, here is every player who’s ever had a no-trade clause in his contract: LeBron James (during his second stint with the Cavaliers), Kevin Garnett, Carmelo Anthony, Dirk Nowitzki, Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, Tim Duncan, David Robinson and John Stockton.
Beal qualified. The Wizards acquiesced.
