How can a two-way player become a restricted free agent?

A two-way player can become a restricted free agent by spending at least 15 days on the NBA Active List or Inactive List during the previous season. This condition is laid out in the rules governing two-way contracts, which allow players to spend time both in the NBA and in the G League. The time spent on the Active or Inactive List is specifically designed to give the player a pathway to transition into a more traditional contract status, such as restricted free agency, if certain conditions are met.

Being on the All-Star team, playing a full season's games, or engaging in team negotiations does not directly correlate with the eligibility criteria for restricted free agency for two-way players. These options do not reflect the specific contractual framework established for two-way players, where their time spent on the active roster plays a critical role in determining their status as free agents. Thus, spending the requisite time on the NBA rosters is the correct route for two-way players to reach restricted free agency.