What is the minimum duration a two-way player must be on an NBA list to qualify for restricted free agency?

A two-way player must spend a minimum of 15 days on an NBA team’s roster to qualify for restricted free agency. This rule ensures that two-way players have sufficient time with the team, which allows the organization to assess their potential and contributions at the NBA level. The 15-day period is designed to balance the interests of the player in seeking a better contract with the team’s need for a certain level of commitment and performance evaluation.

If a two-way player does not meet this duration requirement, they tend to remain restricted to their existing team’s rights, limiting their options for negotiating new contracts in the offseason. The 15-day threshold was specifically established to provide clarity and fairness in contract negotiations and player movement within the league.