What is sign-and-trade?

A sign-and-trade is when a player agrees to join a new team before leaving their old one.

Imagine you're playing a game with your friends at recess. You really want to switch teams, but you can’t just run over there and say "I'm joining them", you have to make sure the other team agrees first. So you talk to the new team, and they agree to let you join them before you officially leave your old team. That way, everything happens smoothly.

Think of it like trading toys at the store. You see a toy you really want, but you have to give your old toy to someone else first. The new team is like the person who gets your old toy, they agree to take it before you leave. That way, both teams are happy.

This helps teams save time and avoid confusion. The player doesn’t have to wait until the end of the season to switch, they can move right away! It's like getting a new friend in the middle of your game, and everyone knows what’s happening.