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There was a flurry of action — and in a few cases, inaction — in the final hours before the deadline for teams and players to agree to an extension.
With that deadline past (6 p.m. ET), let’s break down who signed and some big names who did not. We’ve already done stories on Jalen Suggs, who reached a five-year, $150.5 million contract with the Magic as Orlando continues to lock down its core, and the Warriors reaching a deal with Moses Moody.
Hawks, Jalen Johnson agree to five-year, $150 million extension
Jalen Johnson is a rising star who averaged 16 points a game last season, and that number should go up this season as he gets more touches and opportunities with Dejonte Murray in New Orleans — there is a reason Johnson is one of the favorites to win Most Improved Player. Atlanta struck a deal with him before the season that works for both sides, a story broken by Chris Haynes and since confirmed by the Hawks.
“Jalen Johnson embodies the characteristics we look for as an organization, both on and off the court,” Hawks General Manager Landry Fields said in a statement. “He has shown continuous improvement each year and has the character and the work ethic to continue to grow his game. He has developed into a significant part of our team and we’re thrilled to continue his development in Atlanta.”
All five years of this contract are fully guaranteed, and there are no options for either side. This contract locks Johnson in at an average of $30 million a season, which gives him generational money and could be a steal for the Hawks by the end of the contract if Johnson develops into the player many expect.
Rockets, Jalen Green agree to unique three-year, $109 million contract
Generally when a team is trying to extend a player off his rookie contract, the team wants to do so for as long and as cheaply as possible. The Rockets’ contract extension with Jalen Green is a little different, something Shams Charania of ESPN explained as he broke the news.
Jalen Green is the first NBA player to successfully negotiate a 2-plus-1 rookie extension on a nine figure deal. Green became a pioneer as the first NBA G League Ignite…
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Publish date : 2024-10-22 00:49:00
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