Why Did Patrick Beverley Have To Pay 1.4 Million? The Inside Story

Patrick Beverley had to pay $1.4 million to play in the NBA. This happened because he had signed a “no-NBA clause” in his contract with a team overseas. This clause prevented him from playing in the NBA for a certain period of time.

He explained to his former teammate, Jabari Hart, that the buyout for the NBA was only $250,000 at the time he signed the contract. It’s a big difference! It means that Beverley had to pay $1.15 million more than the initial buyout amount to play for the Houston Rockets or the Cleveland Cavaliers.

This kind of “no-NBA clause” isn’t unusual. It’s a way for overseas teams to protect their investment in a player. They want to make sure that the player doesn’t just leave for the NBA as soon as they get the chance.

By agreeing to the clause, Beverley was essentially making a commitment to the overseas team. He was agreeing that he would play for them for a certain period of time, even if he had an opportunity to play in the NBA. But when the opportunity came, Beverley was willing to pay the price to play in the NBA. He knew that playing in the NBA was his dream and he was willing to do whatever it took to make it happen. It’s a testament to his dedication to the game.