Tony Snell misses deadline for tenth year of NBA service, is ineligible for benefits to care for children with special needs

Tony Snell misses deadline for tenth year of NBA service, is ineligible for benefits to care for autistic sons. Snell missed deadline to sign with a team and qualify for medical plan to help care for his two sons. NBA journeyman missed deadline for 10th year of service, ineligible for medical benefits.

Charles Barkley makes plea to NBA on behalf of Tony Snell: 'Let’s sign that kid' Snell looks to qualify for a medical plan that would help him care for his two sons diagnosed with autism. Snell was drafted in the NBA's first-round draft in 2008.

Tony Snell seeking return to NBA for ‘bigger purpose’: ‘It’s about my boys’ NBA veteran Snell is looking to join an NBA team's active roster by Friday and be signed for the rest of the season to be eligible for the union's premium medical plan.