Steph Curry is still the highest paid player after a decade. Even with enormous contract signings, he still remains at the top!
Starting on August 29th, Curry is eligible for a 2 yr, 134M extension.
Milwaukee blowing smoke with this Gary Trent situation. Coming off the worst season of his career to receiving a 4 yr, $68.2M. It’s not bad negotiating, it’s a strict case of circumvention.
INSANE 6-team trade:
Wizards receive:
• Khris Middleton
• ‘33 DAL 2nd RP
Pistons receive:
• John Collins
• Gary Harris
• Taurean Prince
• 3 future 2nd RP
Memphis receive:
• Isaiah Stewart
• D’Angelo Russell
• AJ Johnson
• GSW protected ‘30 1st RP
• 4 2nd RP
Nikola Jokic takes a less risk in waiting until next season to sign an extension due to that offer not leaving the table.
His future extension puts pressure on the Nuggets to build a championship team. He is eligible for a 5 yr, $350M+ supermax.
The risk extending Donovan Mitchell was urgent in the fact that Cleveland is in a “win now” mode.
Mitchell staying healthy or the Cavs winning a chip provides key internal leverage. $270M+ was a hit or bail for Cleveland.
Victor Wembanyams is eligible to sign a $303M extension. His extension would start in the 2027-28 season at 5 yr, $252M
But if he earns All-NBA, MVP or DPOY, then he can extend to 5 yr, $303M.
Would be the largest rookie extension in NBA history! 🤯
Learned something new today!
Isaiah Hartenstein, Keon Ellis and Mo Wagner are all on a mutual option. Their contracts with OKC and Brooklyn give them the opportunity to both opt out and be a player + team option.