Players are paid according to the games they play/are available for.
If a player plays NO games or less than a quarter they will still be paid the minimum payment, which is 25% of their contracted amount.
But the money is still going in the drain...without any result...and for a businessman that a big deal.......He is not doing any charity....its money in exchange of talent....if you cant service your contract....the businessman loses.....so he may decide not to enter into contract with you next time.