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According to reports, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have begun “productive” discussions about their futures. Dave McMenamin Which other ESPN NBA players are eligible for the extension?
B/R Jake Fisher Some have already been extended, like Zion Williamson and Ja Morant. Other players, including Jordan Poole, RJ Barrett and Tyler Herro, have to sign contracts before the season starts.
Several veterans signed supermax contracts (Devin Booker, Nikola Jokic, Karl-Anthony Towns). Standard veterinary extensions are limited to a 20% pay raise. Some players such as Dejounte Murray, Domantas Sabonis, Christian Wood and Dillon Brooks may choose to seek free agency when their contracts expire rather than lock in below-market extensions . Others such as Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Pat Connaughton and John Konchar happily locked modest deals.
It’s also worth noting that the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association have already begun negotiating a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). A new broadcasting deal is expected before the 2015-16 season. Some players and teams may wait to see if the NBA economy explodes again, or if rule changes get him off the 20% limit.
Typically, players with three-year (or longer) contracts can sign an extension after two years. A player traded in the last 6 months can raise up to 5%, plus he can extend for 2 years.
Most have a deadline of June 30th, 2023, but some veterans may have their deals finalized over the next few weeks and months.
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James/Lakers negotiations, already investigated in detailRussell Westbrook, Anthony Davis, and the pursuit of trade targets like Kyrie Irving will influence how the franchise moves forward. increase.
Will he commit more with the Lakers? Will he wait for free agency in July? Would you consider going under? What role does his son Bronnie James (likely 2024 draft candidate) play in the equation?
Perhaps James would compromise with Los Angeles and take an opt-out extension of up to two years following the 2023-24 campaign, allowing the All-Star to sign wherever his son lands in the NBA (assuming he does). case).
Technically, Westbrook is also eligible for the extension, but suffice it to say that in Los Angeles this is not the case.
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The Warriors will do whatever they can to repeat as champions, but it’s time to make some serious financial decisions. If you keep everyone, $400-500 million could become a reality.)
Draymond Green can opt out early and start a new extension starting at around $31 million for the 2023-24 season. Andrew Wiggins’ extension could start at his projected $39.9 million. Klay Thompson is less urgent, with him pegged at $43.2 million for the 2023-24 season, but from nearly $49 million he can add three more seasons.
Knowing how much Greene and Wiggins cost might help with Jordan Poole’s budget. The Warriors should wait on Thompson and try to compromise with Green and Wiggins.
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Jaylen Brown has two seasons left on his contract and will need to extend his contract before the season begins. If not, he will have to wait until July 2023.
That’s a compelling number, but Brown could start his next contract as an unrestricted free agent in 2024.
Brown’s next deal will be lucrative. An extension, even if offered, might be too much to turn down, but as vice-chairman of the NBPA Executive Committee, he’s more likely to see where the NBA is headed financially. You may have stronger feelings.
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The Portland Trail Blazers gave up their first-round pick (via the Milwaukee Bucks) to the Detroit Pistons in order to acquire Jerami Grant in a trade. A bigger wing that should have been targeted to play alongside Damien Lillard.
The grant can be extended for two more seasons for $45.1 million. Alternatively, he can wait until January to add up to four years for $140.5 million.
Grant, 28, deserves the former. He may try to maintain the latter, or at least the more important trading flexibility.
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The Toronto Raptors drafted Rookie of the Year with Scotty Burns fourth. How will Pascal change the team’s investment in Siakam and his OG Anunoby?Siakam says he’s under contract for $37.9 million until 2023-24, but about It can be extended for another three years for $136 million.
There’s no reason to rush the Raptors. Barnes has three seasons left on a rookie-sized deal. Anunoby has his pre-2024-25 player options.
A more pressing issue is Fred VanVleet, who could opt out of his final year ($22.8 million) and leave as an unrestricted free agent in 2023. 4 years from the 2023-24 season.
In most cases, players prefer the “more money” option, but negotiations are complex and must be meaningful to both sides. Teams are trying to find ways to manage their resources rationally (limited by rules) in order to build their competition. Players are weighing potential future free agent paydays and long-term security.
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The New Orleans Pelicans have turned their 2021-22 season around with the signing of CJ McCallum with the Trail Blazers. The rethink in the West quickly emerged as his team made the playoffs. McCallum will end his current contract (which he will have $69.1 million by 2023-24) near his age of 33.
There’s probably a compromise of about $30 million per season, plus up to three more years, that should work for both sides. McCallum being president of his NBPA could affect his willingness to find a friendly number with the Pelicans.
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The Chicago Bulls will transfer Wendell Carter Jr., Otto Porter Jr. and two first-round picks to the Orlando Magic in 2021 and acquire Nikola Vucevic. And the team finally made it to the playoffs for the first time since 2017.
Vucevic’s contract is worth $22 million and has one year left, and can be extended for up to four seasons starting at $26.4 million.
Keeping Bucevic in Chicago comes down to price (ranging from $20 million to $26.4 million) and length of time (2-3 years).
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Will the Milwaukee Bucks keep paying Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jules Holiday and Khris Middleton three hefty salaries?
Middleton has a $40.4 million player option for the 2023-24 season, but he can opt out and extend his salary from $45.5 million. He’ll have a healthy deal on the open market, but he may have trouble finding a team willing to pay him over $30 million.
Middleton cannot opt out and extend his contract for less than the option, so he and the Bucks should wait until 2023. Explore free agency in 2024.
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Kyle Kuzma took a leadership role with the Washington Wizards as Bradley Beal missed most of last season. He has a $13 million player option for 2023-24. If he opts out and extends, he can add on his four years for about $70 million.
It’s a solid deal, but Kuzma may want to hold out to see what unlimited free agency has to offer next July.
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Some players who qualify for overtime, like Harrison Barnes, Buddy Hield, Jamal Murray, Kristaps Porzingis, D’Angelo Russell, Ben Simmons and Myles Turner, are facing uncertainties (Fit or injuries). Teams may try to replace players with expiring contracts like Turner, provided they sign an extension.
The rest of the list is long: Stephen Adams, Malik Beasley, Bogdan Bogdanovic, O’Shea Brissett, Vernon Carey Jr., Jordan Clarkson, Jae Crowder, Seth Curry, Derrick Favors, Markelle Fultz. , Eric Gordon, Joe Harris, Tobias Harris, Gordon Hayward, Justin Holliday, Al Horford, Isaiah Joe, Maxi Clever, Caris Levert, Brooke Lopez, Kevin Love, Theo Maledon, Nagy Marshall, KJ Martin, Jalen McDaniels, DeAnthony Melton, Chimezy Metu, Shake Milton, Marcus Morris Sr., Monte Morris, Larry Nance Jr., Jalen Nowell, Cedi Osman, Mason Plumlee, Jacob Poeltl, Dwight Powell, Paul Reed Jr., Nas Reed, Nick Richards, Terrance Ross, Dario Surik, Lamar Stevens, Xavier Tillman Sr., Dean Wade.
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