NBA AGENT EXAM: 195 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON
03/12/2026
PLAYER CONTRACTS AND SALARY CAP RULES
NBA Agent Exam: 195 Questions and Answers on Player Contracts and
Salary Cap Rules, Exams of Advanced Education
The NBA shall not approve any Player Contract between a Player and a Team unless such Player is.....
is represented in the negotiations by an Agent
The NBA shall impose a fine of ________upon any Team that negotiates a Player Contract with an Agent
or representative not certified by the players association
$50,000
For purposes of negotiating the terms of a Uniform Player Contract or otherwise dealing with a Team
over any matter "PLAYERS" are prohibited from......
A) representing other current or prospective NBA Players as an Agent
B) holding an equity interest or position in a business entity that represents other current or
prospective NBA Players
The Players Association agrees to provide the NBA League Office with a list of all Agents certified under
the Players Association's Regulations Such list shall be updated.......
once every "two weeks" from the day after the NBA Finals to the first day of the next Regular
Season.... Then updated "once every month"
No person other than a Player representing himself shall be permitted to conduct contract negotiations
3/12/2026
assist or advise with NBA Teams unless he......
is a currently certified as a Player Agent and has a current Standard Player Agent Contract signed with
the Player
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, NBA AGENT EXAM: 195 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON
03/12/2026
PLAYER CONTRACTS AND SALARY CAP RULES
a Player Agent must negotiate and execute a contract for a Player with an NBA Team at least once
during a period of........
5 years
For any Player Agent certified the five year period will begin on
July 1 (2016)
Pay the annual Agent fees no later than______ every year for the upcoming season
July 1
Its the Players Agent's responsibility to provide the NBPA with a copy via email of any fully executed
SPAC within what time frame ?
48 hours
A Players Agent must provide a copy to the NBPA of each player who he represents on or before....
April 1
A player cant resign with another player agent after how many days ?
15 days
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, NBA AGENT EXAM: 195 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON
03/12/2026
PLAYER CONTRACTS AND SALARY CAP RULES
If the Player Agent negotiates a Player contract whereby the Player receives only the " MINIMUM"
compensation NBA fseason. The Player Agent shall receive no greater of a fee of ?
2% , unless player agent has agreed to a lesser percentage
If a Player signs a 3 year player contract whereby the compensation in Year 1 is in excess of his
applicable minimum compensation and the compensation in Years 2 and 3 is only his applicable
minimum compensation then the Player Agent may charge a fee of ?
Player Agent may charge a fee of no greater than 4 % on Year 1 .... and 2 % on Years 2 and 3
If the Player Agent negotiates a contract whereby the compensation the individual Player receives is in
"EXCESS" (more than) of the minimum compensation for one or more playing seasons the Player Agent
shall receive no greater than a fee of ....?
4% unless the and agent have agreed to a lesser percentage.
" Rookie Scale " the Player Agent shall receive , no greater than a fee of ______ of the compensation in
excess of the 80 % that is guaranteed under the Rookie Scale ?
4%
What happens when a player does not withdrawal from the draft in required time ?
Lose NCAA eligibility
TRUE OR FALSE.
3/12/2026
If a player is drafted and cut they still maintain NCAA eligibility.
FALSE they lose NCAA eligibility
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, NBA AGENT EXAM: 195 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON
03/12/2026
PLAYER CONTRACTS AND SALARY CAP RULES
What happens if a player is represented by a non NCAA certified agent ?
He may lose eligibility
What is a Team option ?
option clause that allows the team to extend the players contract another year .....FIRST round draft
pick are the only contracts with 2 consecutive team options.
What is a Cap hold ?
a hold in a teams salary cap for players salaries that are expected to be owed
Rookie Exception
exception used to sign first round draft picks regardless of salary cap
Unrestricted Free Agent
free agent that is free to sign with any team without restriction
No player shall be eligible for selection in more than ______NBA Drafts ?
2
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03/12/2026
PLAYER CONTRACTS AND SALARY CAP RULES
NBA Agent Exam: 195 Questions and Answers on Player Contracts and
Salary Cap Rules, Exams of Advanced Education
The NBA shall not approve any Player Contract between a Player and a Team unless such Player is.....
is represented in the negotiations by an Agent
The NBA shall impose a fine of ________upon any Team that negotiates a Player Contract with an Agent
or representative not certified by the players association
$50,000
For purposes of negotiating the terms of a Uniform Player Contract or otherwise dealing with a Team
over any matter "PLAYERS" are prohibited from......
A) representing other current or prospective NBA Players as an Agent
B) holding an equity interest or position in a business entity that represents other current or
prospective NBA Players
The Players Association agrees to provide the NBA League Office with a list of all Agents certified under
the Players Association's Regulations Such list shall be updated.......
once every "two weeks" from the day after the NBA Finals to the first day of the next Regular
Season.... Then updated "once every month"
No person other than a Player representing himself shall be permitted to conduct contract negotiations
3/12/2026
assist or advise with NBA Teams unless he......
is a currently certified as a Player Agent and has a current Standard Player Agent Contract signed with
the Player
1
, NBA AGENT EXAM: 195 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON
03/12/2026
PLAYER CONTRACTS AND SALARY CAP RULES
a Player Agent must negotiate and execute a contract for a Player with an NBA Team at least once
during a period of........
5 years
For any Player Agent certified the five year period will begin on
July 1 (2016)
Pay the annual Agent fees no later than______ every year for the upcoming season
July 1
Its the Players Agent's responsibility to provide the NBPA with a copy via email of any fully executed
SPAC within what time frame ?
48 hours
A Players Agent must provide a copy to the NBPA of each player who he represents on or before....
April 1
A player cant resign with another player agent after how many days ?
15 days
3/12/2026
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, NBA AGENT EXAM: 195 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON
03/12/2026
PLAYER CONTRACTS AND SALARY CAP RULES
If the Player Agent negotiates a Player contract whereby the Player receives only the " MINIMUM"
compensation NBA fseason. The Player Agent shall receive no greater of a fee of ?
2% , unless player agent has agreed to a lesser percentage
If a Player signs a 3 year player contract whereby the compensation in Year 1 is in excess of his
applicable minimum compensation and the compensation in Years 2 and 3 is only his applicable
minimum compensation then the Player Agent may charge a fee of ?
Player Agent may charge a fee of no greater than 4 % on Year 1 .... and 2 % on Years 2 and 3
If the Player Agent negotiates a contract whereby the compensation the individual Player receives is in
"EXCESS" (more than) of the minimum compensation for one or more playing seasons the Player Agent
shall receive no greater than a fee of ....?
4% unless the and agent have agreed to a lesser percentage.
" Rookie Scale " the Player Agent shall receive , no greater than a fee of ______ of the compensation in
excess of the 80 % that is guaranteed under the Rookie Scale ?
4%
What happens when a player does not withdrawal from the draft in required time ?
Lose NCAA eligibility
TRUE OR FALSE.
3/12/2026
If a player is drafted and cut they still maintain NCAA eligibility.
FALSE they lose NCAA eligibility
3
, NBA AGENT EXAM: 195 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON
03/12/2026
PLAYER CONTRACTS AND SALARY CAP RULES
What happens if a player is represented by a non NCAA certified agent ?
He may lose eligibility
What is a Team option ?
option clause that allows the team to extend the players contract another year .....FIRST round draft
pick are the only contracts with 2 consecutive team options.
What is a Cap hold ?
a hold in a teams salary cap for players salaries that are expected to be owed
Rookie Exception
exception used to sign first round draft picks regardless of salary cap
Unrestricted Free Agent
free agent that is free to sign with any team without restriction
No player shall be eligible for selection in more than ______NBA Drafts ?
2
3/12/2026
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