As tryouts are a method for organizations, from middle school to the professionals, to assess whether a player is a good fit, NBA teams have put their own distinct twist on things. Some offer ten-day contracts, pull players from the G-League, or sign players to veteran minimum contracts once the trade deadline in February is wrapped up.
However, the LA Clippers employed a common strategy on TyTy Washington Jr. by offering him an Exhibit 10 contract. The name of this deal may sound scary and unrecognizable to some, but Washington Jr. will be with the Clippers for at least one season, allowing the front office to evaluate his potential without the distraction of taxes and fees.