A former star for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball team just got signed to a two-way contract by the NBA's Sacramento Kings. That former star, is Jack Cooley.
That's awesome - but what is a two-way contract in the NBA? Well, it's something new and there are some mixed feelings about what they actually do. Are they good for the player? Are they too good for the organization?
We will let you make up your own opinions, but you need to know how a two-way contract actually works. From SB Nation's Tim Cato:
Here are the specific details for the new two-way contract:They will act as a 16th and 17th roster spot for NBA teams beginning next season (2017-18).