The NBA’s transaction log shows nine players are presently occupying standard 10-day contracts, giving their teams short-term roster flexibility without a long-term obligation.
Who’s on 10-day deals?
The list includes:
- Charles Bassey – Boston Celtics
- Malachi Smith – Brooklyn Nets
- Omer Yurtseven – Golden State Warriors
- Tyler Burton – Memphis Grizzlies
- DeJon Jarreau – Memphis Grizzlies
- DaQuan Jeffries – Sacramento Kings
- Markelle Fultz – Toronto Raptors
- Kennedy Chandler – Utah Jazz
- Bez Mbeng – Utah Jazz
Six of those nine players — Bassey, Smith, Yurtseven, Burton, Jarreau and Mbeng — are on a second consecutive 10-day agreement with the same club. When those contracts expire, each organization must choose whether to offer a rest-of-season or multiyear deal or allow the player to enter the market again.
Key rules around 10-day contracts
Teams can begin signing standard 10-day pacts on January 5. However, hardship-exception 10-day contracts are permitted at any point in the season. The final weeks of the regular schedule usually see the heaviest use of these short-term signings as front offices juggle injuries, evaluate talent for future roster spots, and manage payroll.
Although a 10-day contract is categorized as a standard NBA deal, it differs from season-long agreements in one major way: a player becomes an unrestricted free agent immediately after the 10-day term ends. Players on expiring full-season contracts do not reach free agency until June 30.
Clubs can also terminate a 10-day pact early to clear a roster slot. Utah recently did so with Mo Bamba, cutting short his second 10-day stint because of an illness.
Additional information on 10-day contract rules is available in the league’s collective bargaining glossary, and a complete salary breakdown for the 2025-26 season can be found on the NBA’s official resources.
Source: Hoops Rumors
