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Mid-Level Exception

mid le*vel ex*cep*tionWhat Is The Mid-Level Exception In Basketball? Definition & Meaning

What Is The Definition Of Mid-Level Exception In Basketball?

1. The mid-level exception is an NBA rule that permits teams to sign a player for up to a certain amount over their spending cap. This exception can be used once per year and can be spread out among several players. The rule was instituted to encourage players to stay with their team and limit the spending power of particularly wealthy owners who might otherwise pay excessive salaries to bring top players to their own teams.

Once each team’s total salary cap is determined, this number affects the mid-level exception amount for that season. Teams that are under the luxury tax apron have the highest mid-level exception and can use that amount to sign players for more years compared to teams above the luxury tax apron.

Examples Of How Mid-Level Exception Is Used In Commentary

1. The Warriors used a mid-level exception to sign Livingston to the team for several more years.

Sport The Term Is Used:

1. Basketball

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