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Giannis, Steph and biggest NBA extension candidate...
Key takeaways
- In the next few months, more than 100 players -- including Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry, Nikola Jokic and Donovan Mitchell -- are eligible to extend their contracts.
- The change in extension rules in the 2017 and 2023 collective bargaining agreements have incentivized players to take guaranteed money now instead of waiting until they become free agents.
- Since the current CBA started for the 2023-24 season, an average of 31 players have signed a veteran and rookie extension.
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In the next few months, more than 100 players -- including Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry, Nikola Jokic and Donovan Mitchell -- are eligible to extend their contracts.
The change in extension rules in the 2017 and 2023 collective bargaining agreements have incentivized players to take guaranteed money now instead of waiting until they become free agents.
Since the current CBA started for the 2023-24 season, an average of 31 players have signed a veteran and rookie extension. For comparison, the average under the previous CBA was 21.
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