¶ Player Extensions
Players may be extended to keep them under team control.
¶ Extending A Player
To extend a player go to your Team Menu > General Manager > Roster.
¶ View the Player's Contract Request
Next, click the extend link to the right of the player's salary.
This will bring you to the player profile where you will see the Contract panel.
Under the Asking Extension section you'll see what the player is asking for an extension, as well as the minimum length of extension they're willing to accept.
¶ Choosing A Contract
Under the Your Offer section you can choose from a list of predefined contract extensions.
If you find one that is acceptable to your team's needs, click the Submit Offer button to extend the player.
¶ Early Extension Window
For players within two or three years of the end of their current contract, a team may ofer them an extension prior to opening day. This can be a handy way to lock in a prospect at a discount before they have fully matured.
Players in their final year can be offered an extension at any time before the extension deadline.
¶ Extension Deadline
Extensions may be offered to players in their final contract year through the end of October 1st.
If a player remains unextended after the deadline, he will file for free-agency after the post-season has completed.
More about free agency.
¶ Important League Dates
- April 3rd: Early Extension Window closes
- October 3rd: Player extension deadline closes
- November 1st: Non-extended players file for free-agency (estimated)
¶ More Information
The following information provides more details about how extensions work, for those who are interested.
¶ How An Extension Is Calculated
The player largely dictates the acceptable terms for an extension, based on a number of factors.
¶ Market Value
The most important factor is what a player thinks they can conservatively earn on the free-agent market. If the player is on a team at a discounted price, the extension salary will reflect the proper market value.
¶ Mandatory Increase
By default, every player expects at least an 11.5% salary increase in the extension. At age 35 and over, that rate decreases.
¶ Owner Reputation
A low owner reputation translates into a higher requested salary for fewer years. When an owner reputation is too low, the player will not accept any extension.