There’s “cautious optimism” that the Nuggets will work out a rookie scale extension with Christian Braun before today’s deadline at 5:00 pm Central time, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Scotto hears that negotiations between the team and Braun’s agent, Bill Duffy of WME Sports, are focusing on a five-year agreement in the range of $115MM to $125MM. After being … [Read more...] about Scotto’s Latest: Braun, Daniels, Coffey, T. Smith, Napier
Extension Rumors: Daniels, Ivey, Duren, Eason, Braun, Sharpe
After talking to agents and executives around the league, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line states in his latest Substack column (subscription required) that there will likely be few, if any, rookie scale extensions reached before Monday’s deadline that carry an average annual value larger than $25MM. Fischer adds that teams have become more cautious about handing out large deals … [Read more...] about Extension Rumors: Daniels, Ivey, Duren, Eason, Braun, Sharpe
Extension Rumors: Herro, Heat, Porzingis, Daniels, M. Robinson
Although All-Star guard Tyler Herro has expressed interest in signing a contract extension with the Heat before the regular season begins, there haven’t been substantive discussions to this point, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, who hears from sources that a preseason deal is doubtful. Because Herro has two guaranteed seasons left on his current contract, he wouldn’t be … [Read more...] about Extension Rumors: Herro, Heat, Porzingis, Daniels, M. Robinson
Extensions Not Expected For Hawks’ Young, Suns’ Williams
The Hawks will not sign star point guard Trae Young to an extension before the season begins, league sources tell Fred Katz and Joe Vardon of The Athletic. The news doesn’t come as a surprise — Jake Fischer reported a couple months ago that the two sides weren’t expected to discuss an extension during the offseason. Katz and Vardon say the Hawks want to see how the new-look … [Read more...] about Extensions Not Expected For Hawks’ Young, Suns’ Williams
Warriors, Lakers Top 2025 NBA Franchise Valuations
The Warriors are still the NBA’s most valuable team, according to Kurt Badenhausen of Sportico, who unveiled the website’s updated NBA franchise valuations for 2025 on Thursday. Badenhausen projects the Warriors’ value at $11.33 billion, which represents an incredible 24% increase from last year’s $9.14 billion valuation. The NFL’s Dallas Cowboys, at $12.8 billion, continue to … [Read more...] about Warriors, Lakers Top 2025 NBA Franchise Valuations