There are no surprises in the official terms of the last few rookie scale extensions signed ahead of Monday’s deadline, Hoops Rumors has confirmed. The salary figures reported for Nuggets guard Christian Braun (five years, $125MM), Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (four years, $100MM), and Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe (four years, $90MM) were all accurate down to the dollar, … [Read more...] about Contract Details: Rookie Extensions, Wallace, Cooke, Nesmith
Pacers Exercise 2026/27 Options On Walker, Sheppard
The Pacers have exercised their 2026/27 options on the contracts of Jarace Walker and Ben Sheppard, according to a team press release. Walker’s fourth-year option carries a cap hit of $8,478,542, while Sheppard’s cap hit on his fourth year will be $5,031,669. Walker was the eighth pick of the 2023 draft, while Sheppard was chosen at No. 26. The team had until the end of the … [Read more...] about Pacers Exercise 2026/27 Options On Walker, Sheppard
No Rookie Scale Extensions For Rockets’ Eason, 11 Others
The Rockets and forward Tari Eason failed to come to terms on a rookie scale extension ahead of the 5:00 pm Central time deadline on Monday, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Entering the day, Eason looked like one of the top remaining candidates to sign a rookie scale extension, along with Nuggets wing Christian Braun and Hawks guard Dyson Daniels. However, while … [Read more...] about No Rookie Scale Extensions For Rockets’ Eason, 11 Others
Central Notes: Pistons, Thompson, Giannis, Middleton, Jones
Having not agreed to terms with center Jalen Duren or guard Jaden Ivey ahead of Monday’s deadline for rookie scale extensions, the Pistons now have an eventful offseason on tap for 2026, writes Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Free Press (subscription required). As Sankofa notes, besides entering restricted free agency with Duren and Ivey, Detroit will also have to deal with … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Pistons, Thompson, Giannis, Middleton, Jones
Pacers Sign Aaron Nesmith To Two-Year Extension
October 21: The Pacers have formally announced their extension with Nesmith, confirming the news in a press release. “Aaron Nesmith embodies our team’s selfless, fast-paced style of play while also playing a key role in defining our culture, all of which is a testament to his talent, dedication, and commitment to this organization and our fans,” president of basketball … [Read more...] about Pacers Sign Aaron Nesmith To Two-Year Extension