Andrew Wiggins‘ case for a contract extension has received most of the attention so far this summer, but Wiggins is just one of 21 players heading into the final year of their respective rookie contracts who are eligible for rookie scale extensions this offseason.
In his latest piece for Basketball Insiders, Steve Kyler takes a closer look at several of those extension-eligible players, so let’s dive in and round up the highlights…
- There’s a sense that the Bucks are open to getting something done this offseason with Jabari Parker, since they’re confident he’ll make a full recovery from his latest ACL tear, sources tell Kyler. However, Milwaukee would almost certainly ask Parker to accept a team-friendly rate, so he’s more likely to play out his final year and seek out a new deal next summer as a restricted free agent.
- There’s a “growing sense” that the Sixers will extend Joel Embiid, but it remains to be seen whether he’ll accept an offer worth less than the max, writes Kyler. A deal structured like Giannis Antetokounmpo‘s four-year, $100MM extension might make sense if Embiid doesn’t want to push hard for a max contract.
- With a new management team in place in Orlando, the Magic are expected to take a wait-and-see approach to a new deal for Aaron Gordon, unless he’s willing to sign at a discounted rate for the sake of long-term security, says Kyler.
- If the Celtics lock up Marcus Smart to a long-term deal, it’s more likely to happen in 2018 than this offseason, per Kyler.
- With the Lakers looking to maximize their 2018 cap room, Julius Randle has a better chance to be traded at some point before February’s deadline than he does to be extended before the season, according to Kyler.
- Sources tell Kyler that Rodney Hood and his camp are “very open” to negotiating an extension with the Jazz. The Basketball Insiders scribe estimates that something in the Evan Turner range (four years, $70MM) might be an appropriate price point for Hood.
Embiid asking for max should come with a punch in the nuts clause. Take his rookie contract and subtract it from any offer they give him.
Maybe the Knicks should sign him next summer, Embiid is the best center in the game.
When he plays a full season then maybe he can be called the best player
Cmon dude, layoff the drugs
Embiid is a potential superstar. This is what the Sixers have been building for. They can try to get him for less than the max, but if he is relatively healthy this year (think 60+ games played) then you have to pay him whatever it takes. The whole point of trading up for Fultz is so the Sixers can build a team around Embiid, Simmons, and Fultz.
Cavs should make a move for Brogdon and Middleton. Brogdon can d up Curry in the Finals and is a phenomenal playmaker at the 1. Middleton can also guard 1-3 and provide shooting for Lebron. VOID the the deal Clevelans.
“Phenomenal”… that’s hilarious
He had a good start to phenomicism!
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Agreed
embiid has proven nothing but he can’t play ah whole season…. he had to much to prove B4 ah Max contract can be talked about….
Really hope the Lakers aren’t foolish and get rid of Randle. He may never be a superstar, but he can be a crucial component on a championship team. Reminds me of Big Game James
Worthy has much more BB IQ than Randle.
He needs a mentor to speed up his game.
Randle has reached his peak! The Lakers
Will trade him? Maybe for a box of cookies.