Four players have signed rookie scale extensions so far this offseason.
Raptors forward Scottie Barnes was the first domino to fall, later being joined by Magic forward Franz Wagner, Pistons guard Cade Cunningham, and Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley. All four received five-year, maximum-salary deals containing Rose rule language.
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That leaves a total of 20 players who remain eligible for rookie scale extensions, which can be signed up until the day before the start of the regular season. Those 20 players are as follows:
- Santi Aldama (Grizzlies)
Chris Duarte (Bulls)- Josh Giddey (Bulls)
- Jalen Green (Rockets)
- Quentin Grimes (Mavericks)
- Bones Hyland (Clippers)
- Isaiah Jackson (Pacers)
- Jalen Johnson (Hawks)
- Corey Kispert (Wizards)
- Jonathan Kuminga (Warriors)
- Tre Mann (Hornets)
- Davion Mitchell (Raptors)
- Moses Moody (Warriors)
- Trey Murphy (Pelicans)
- Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
- Day’Ron Sharpe (Nets)
- Jaden Springer (Celtics)
- Jalen Suggs (Magic)
- Cam Thomas (Nets)
- Ziaire Williams (Nets)
Some players on this list almost certainly won’t sign new contracts this offseason. Guys like Hyland, Duarte, Mitchell, Springer and Williams, for instance, haven’t yet established themselves as reliable rotation players who are worth long-term investments, so it would be pretty surprising if they were extended.
There are plenty of other viable extension candidates on this list though. Of these 20 players, Sengun probably has the strongest case for a lucrative multiyear commitment. The Turkish big man has also publicly expressed his desire to sign a long-term deal. But there has been speculation the Rockets might preserve cap flexibility for 2025 by not extending Sengun or Green, and one report stated both were unlikely to get max offers before the season begins.
Kuminga and Johnson are reportedly looking for max deals, according to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. While both forwards have flashed tantalizing two-way upside, neither player has a long track record of NBA success. Still, they’re certainly possibilities for nine-figure commitments.
Suggs, Murphy, Thomas and Giddey are among the other players listed who could receive lucrative extensions this offseason — there have been multiple reports stating that extending Murphy is a priority for New Orleans, though the two sides had “differing viewpoints” on the sharpshooter’s value in July.
Kispert, Aldama, Grimes, Moody, Mann, Jackson and Sharpe fall somewhere in the middle. I’d expect at least a couple of them to receive new contracts, but they likely won’t be for as much money.
Typically, after the first wave of slam-dunk rookie scale extension candidates sign their deals in early July, there isn’t a ton of action on this front until we get much closer to the October deadline. But we should expect several more deals to be completed in the fall — in each of the last four offseasons, at least 10 players have inked rookie scale extensions. If that trend continues, at least six of the 20 players above will have new deals in hand by the time the regular season tips off.
Sengun and Green of Rockets not even sure if are future for the Rockets. Yes Sengun was having a season last year. Green not so much. Was nearly trade bait at deadline. I am not sure Ime thinks that high of them. But will see what Rockets do even if use money that Jeff Green, and Landale and Tate get them someone better or such. Jeff did play last season. Tate really did not. Only a small few games. If score was out of reach at end or something.
The rockets aren’t going to be good for many, many years. Their drafting has been subpar and their young guys are just not panning out. Kind of in the same boat as the Pistons.
I don’t agree with this. I think Stephen Silas, he let the inmates run the asylum. They improved 20 games under Ime and they will only get better. Silas was a great person, but did not hold anyone accountable
Lakers ???
Question: for a team willing to pay the max, what is the benefit (besides player goodwill) to signing him to max rather than signing him to max next summer or matching a max offer next summer? For instance Kuminga wants max, is there any benefit to Warriors to sign him now (and assume risk of injury or not being worth max) instead of just waiting?
Goodwill is the main thing.
But from a practical perspective, if a team waits until the following summer, a rival suitor could theoretically offer less team-friendly terms on a max deal (15% trade kicker, fourth-year player option, up-front payments, etc.) and force the player’s team to match those terms.
Green & Sengun, Murphy, Suggs, Kuminga and maybe Cam Thomas..?? Those are the only players I would expect to be looking for Max extensions like Cade, Franz, Mobley & Barnes
You guys are on drugs in regards to bad mouthing Sengun. Have you seen him play with your eyes open? Your opinion would be very different if he wasn’t a foreigner.