When is an agent legally allowed to contact a player under a different contract advisor?

An agent is legally allowed to contact a player under a different contract advisor 60 days prior to the expiration of the player's current Standard Representation Agreement (SRA). This timeline ensures that the player is given sufficient notice about their options regarding representation while still abiding by the existing contract.

This regulation is in place to protect the integrity of the existing contract relationship and to prevent agents from interfering with an athlete's current representation before they are allowed to. The 60-day window serves both the player and the agent by providing a structured timeframe for considering new representation options without overstepping legal boundaries. This timeframe allows the player to make informed decisions about their future representation while still honoring the terms of their current agreement.

In contrast, contacting a player immediately after they express interest or 30 days prior does not comply with the established rules, as it breaches the contractual agreement currently in place. Additionally, waiting until the current contract is completely over would deny players their right to explore new representation options in a timely manner. Hence, the 60-day prior contact is the appropriate and legal window for an agent to reach out.