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Originally Posted by Thespiralgoeson
So how would we be able to trade him? I guess it would have to be a sign and trade? Is he like a restricted free agent or what?
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Yes, a sign and trade. No he is not a restricted free agent.
He simply does not have a contract. He has not turned in retirement papers, and we have not renounced his rights. Therefore we still hold Bird rights on him and can sign him to a three year contract with only the first year guaranteed, thus creating an automatic expiring contract.
It's what the Lakers with with Aaron McKie for the Gasol trade.