It 's unlikely the NBPA would agree to the NFL - style language so the NBA 's version could simply allow teams to designate a player to negotiate a contract for higher than the maximum salary and length .
The NFL - style language heavily favors teams .
It 's unlikely the NBPA would agree to the NFL - style language , which heavily favors teams , so the NBA 's version could simply allow teams to designate a player to negotiate a contract for higher than the maximum salary and length .