Can a player reject a trade?

ScottishHAB · Veteran Member

Can a player reject a trade?

Jay1982 · Guru

He cannot reject a trade, the only way is if he holds out, however if he holds out, he doesn't get paid. And it rarely happenes anyway.

ScottishHAB · Veteran Member

So a contract means all the power lies with the team?

Jay1982 · Guru

A contract is binding by law, so if one side decides to not honor the contract, the other side is allowed to withhold. The bummer for the team who has the stubborn player is that they probably gave away something for nothing if the player does hold out for awhile.

mperra (Admin) · Guru

ScottishHAB wrote:

There has been a lot of talk here about trades.I was just wondering if a player can just say no.I only ask because the tax situation that has been talked about regarding free agents holds good for a traded player.Surely anyone traded to Montreal would be facing a real terms pay cut- so can he just so thanks but no thanks or has the player no say at all?

That's why so many players have no-trade clauses put in their contracts.

Habtastic · Guru

My friend calls it a modern-day slave trade. I wouldn't go that far, but I see their point.

Habtastic