How Exhibit 10 and camp deals feed NBA rosters and the G League

Exhibit 10, camp deals and roster economics: how NBA training‑camp signings shape rosters and the G League pipeline

Lede: Teams use low‑risk Exhibit 10 and camp contracts to harden G League rosters, retain rights to players and create low‑cost depth. By quantifying recent signings and common conversion paths we show the practical pipeline for fringe players.

How Exhibit 10 and camp contracts work (rules and money)

Exhibit 10 is an attachment added to one‑year, non‑guaranteed training‑camp contracts that ties a fringe player to an NBA team’s G League affiliate via a relocation bonus and an option to convert into a two‑way contract. The Exhibit 10 bonus is intended to incentivize a waived player to sign with the parent club’s G League team and remain there for at least 60 days; current practice and official summaries put that bonus range at roughly $5,000 up to about $75,000, indexed to the salary cap under the latest CBA language. Exhibit 10 and other camp deals do not count against a team’s salary‑cap or luxury‑tax payroll while the player is in camp. (Spotrac; NBA reporting). citeturn1search0

Two‑way contracts are the other official bridge from camp to the roster. Under recent rules teams can carry three two‑way players in addition to their 15 standard contracts; two‑way salaries are substantially higher than G League pay and are often half a rookie minimum in practice, making conversion attractive for players and a low‑cost upside bet for teams. Two‑way players are restricted in NBA game days and are ineligible for the postseason unless converted to a standard contract. (ESPN; HoopsRumors). citeturn4search5turn1search1

Recent evidence: sample of signings (Aug 9–11)

In the opening days of training camp this week, a small but illustrative batch of signings shows how teams deploy these mechanisms:

San Antonio Spurs — Adam Flagler: signed to a training‑camp Exhibit 10 contract (reported Aug. 9–11). Flagler is a 6‑3 combo guard with recent two‑way experience in Oklahoma City; Spurs beat coverage frames him as a likely G League addition unless he wins an unlikely roster slot. (RealGM; Pounding The Rock). citeturn3view1turn2view0
Los Angeles Clippers — Patrick Baldwin Jr. and TyTy Washington Jr.: both signed to non‑guaranteed camp deals and are expected to join the San Diego Clippers G League affiliate if waived. Baldwin averaged 17.3 points and 6.8 rebounds in 23 G League games last season; Washington previously spent time on a two‑way and posted strong G League numbers. (RealGM). citeturn3view0
Washington Wizards — Akoldah Gak: signed to an Exhibit 10 camp deal after Summer League and G League minutes last season, projected to provide size and familiarity for the Wizards’ Big‑man depth. (RealGM). citeturn3view2

Stat snapshot (sample Aug 9–11)

4 players in this sample (Flagler, Baldwin Jr., Washington Jr., Gak).
Contract types: at least two Exhibit 10s (Flagler, Gak) and two camp deals expected to move to G League (Baldwin, Washington). (RealGM; Pounding The Rock). citeturn3view1turn2view0

Conversion math and front‑office incentives

Putting concrete numbers on conversion probability requires context: teams typically sign dozens of players to camp deals each summer but convert a much smaller number into two‑ways or standard openings. Historical trackers compiled around recent seasons show a pattern — roughly a dozen or so Exhibit 10 invitees are converted to two‑way or roster spots in a given season while many more are waived and routed to affiliates. For example, HoopsRumors’ conversion roundups from recent seasons list on the order of 10–15 Exhibit 10→two‑way conversions in several years, while outlets such as Spotrac and others report dozens‑to‑100+ players signed to such deals each camp cycle. That math implies that conversion rates—Exhibit 10 invitees who reach a two‑way or NBA roster—are a minority outcome, commonly in the low‑teens percentage range across a full offseason sample. citeturn4search0turn1search0

From a cost perspective, Exhibit 10 workflows create clear incentives for front offices:

Exhibit 10 bonus (up to ≈$75k) + a G League salary is far cheaper than guaranteeing a minimum NBA contract for a player who might not be NBA‑ready. Spotrac’s explainers and CBA summaries show the bonus is intentionally capped to make this pathway an efficient retention tool. citeturn1search0
Two‑way contracts pay meaningfully more (mid‑six‑figure flat amounts in recent seasons) and let teams keep player development close while preserving cap flexibility; converting a camp signee to a two‑way commits more payroll but still sits below the cost of a fully guaranteed minimum deal. citeturn1search1turn4search5

Why teams prefer Exhibit 10s and camp deals: they provide low‑risk trials, secure first rights to a player’s services in the G League (and the 60‑day bonus carrot), and let coaching and development staff evaluate athletes in practice with the roster before committing to a guaranteed slot.

Who benefits and what it means for players

The archetype most likely to circulate through camp→Exhibit 10→G League→two‑way is familiar: undersized high‑skill wings, young guards with shooting upside, and overseas bigs with developmental length. In our sample, Flagler (3‑and‑D guard, two‑way history), Baldwin (scoring wing with G League production) and Gak (young big with NBL and G League time) all fit versions of that profile. Teams value players who can translate specific role skills (shooting, rim protection, playmaking) into a G League environment where reps are plentiful; success there then triggers conversions or sellable trade value. (RealGM; Pounding The Rock). citeturn3view1turn2view0

Advice for players and agents

Negotiate Exhibit 10 bonus size where possible — the bonus materially improves a season even if the player ends up in the G League.
Consider the parent club’s G League situation: teams that consistently play and promote their affiliate players (and have spare two‑way capacity) are better launching pads.
Assume the Exhibit 10 is a commitment to a 60‑day G League stay unless converted; agents should structure additional outs or guarantees only when the market supports them.

Data to watch and story hooks for follow‑ups

Conversion rate per team: track how many camp signees each club converts to two‑ways or standard deals; historical snapshots suggest teams vary widely in efficiency. (HoopsRumors; Spotrac). citeturn4search3turn1search0
NBA minutes within first 30 games for converted players: a leading signal of successful development pipelines.
G League affiliate performance and minutes: which affiliates give reps that translate to NBA readiness.

Small sample, big pattern: the Aug. 9–11 signings illuminate a familiar roster toolbox. Exhibit 10s and camp deals let teams maintain depth, protect upside and cheaply test players in system settings. For players, they offer a structured but narrow path: strong G League performance or an eye‑catching camp showing are the clearest routes to a two‑way or standard contract.

And the next chapter? That’s still being written — watch which of these four players stick around the parent clubs, who converts to a two‑way, and which teams turn summer invites into meaningful NBA minutes.

Sources: RealGM reporting on August 9–11, 2025; Pounding The Rock (Spurs beat); Spotrac contract explainer and CBA summaries; HoopsRumors two‑way conversion trackers and contract guides. citeturn3view1turn2view0turn1search0turn4search3