How are roster bonuses for veterans treated if they did not meet previous criteria?

Roster bonuses for veterans that do not meet certain performance criteria are classified as Not Likely To Be Earned (NLTBE). This classification is important because it reflects the team's salary cap planning and the likelihood of the player achieving the conditions required to earn the bonus.

If the bonuses are classified as NLTBE, they do not count against the current year's salary cap until they are earned. This classification provides teams with flexibility in managing their salary caps, allowing them to potentially allocate funds for other players or assets while still retaining the option to reward performance if certain criteria are met in the future.

The other options do not accurately describe how bonuses are managed under the salary cap rules related to veterans and performance thresholds. For instance, if all bonuses were voided, teams would have no motivation to incentivize veteran players, nor would they benefit from the performance-based structure of contracts that is common in the league.