The deadline for 2021 NBA Draft picks to sign rookie-scale contract extensions hit on Monday night. Here’s who inked a deal with their team, and who didn’t.
We’re still a day away from the NBA regular season tipoff on Tuesday, but Monday brought with it some headlines from around the league as an important deadline hit.
Though the Philadelphia 76ers had none, there were 24 eligible players drafted back in 2021 that were on the clock Monday to sign a rookie-scale contract extension by 6 p.m. ET. Well, 19 of them, actually. Four (Scottie Barnes, Cade Cunningham, Evan Mobley and Franz Wagner) already signed extensions with their teams back in July, and one (Moses Moody) agreed to a deal Sunday afternoon.
So, how did it shake out for those 19 others? At the time of posting, 13 players eligible for rookie-scale contract extensions have yet to reach a deal with their teams. They are as follows:
Santi Aldama, Memphis Grizzlies
Chris Duarte, Chicago Bulls
Josh Giddey, Chicago Bulls
Quentin Grimes, Dallas Mavericks
Bones Hyland, Los Angeles Clippers
Isaiah Jackson, Indiana Pacers
Jonathan Kuminga, Golden State Warriors
Tre Mann, Charlotte Hornets
Davion Mitchell, Toronto Raptors
Day’Ron Sharpe, Brooklyn Nets
Jaden Springer, Boston Celtics
Cam Thomas, Brooklyn Nets
Ziaire Williams, Brooklyn Nets
(Up-to-date at 7 p.m. ET, Oct. 21)
Here’s all the deals that were made on Monday before the deadline:
Alperen Sengun, Houston Rockets (16th overall pick in 2021)
5 years, $185 million
Houston center Alperen Sengun has agreed on a five-year, $185 million rookie extension, his agents Sean Kennedy and Jeff Schwartz of @excelbasketball, tells ESPN. The contract includes a player option in the last year.
— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) October 21, 2024
2023-24 Regular Season
Games played: 63
Per-game stats: 21.1 points, 9.3 rebounds, 5.0 assists
Jalen Johnson, Atlanta Hawks (20th overall pick in 2021)
5 years, $150 million
Fully guaranteed $150M deal for Jalen Johnson in Atlanta. https://t.co/LSIjDxljyv
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 21, 2024
2023-24 Regular Season
Games played: 56
Per-game stats: 16.0 points, 8.7 rebounds, 3.6 assists
Corey Kispert, Washington Wizards (15th overall pick in 2021)
4 years, $54 million
Washington Wizards F Corey Kispert has agreed to a four-year, $54 million contract extension, Mark Bartelstein and Andy Shiffman of Priority Sports told ESPN. pic.twitter.com/dbzTb77Epm
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 21, 2024
2023-24 Regular Season
Games played: 80
Per-game stats: 13.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists
Jalen Suggs, Orlando Magic (5th overall pick in 2021)
5 years, $150.5 million
Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs has agreed to a five-year, $150.5 million rookie contract extension with the franchise, sources tell ESPN. Massive new deal for the 2024 NBA All-Defensive team member. pic.twitter.com/7d3LrjcTRG
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 21, 2024
2023-24 Regular Season
Games played: 75
Per-game stats: 12.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists
Jalen Green, Houston Rockets (2nd overall pick in 2021)
3 years, $106 million
Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green has agreed to a three-year, $106 million rookie contract extension, CAA’s Aaron Mintz, Andrew Morrison and Shakira Wardally told me and @BobbyMarks42. Player option in third season, providing ability to increase Green’s career earning potential. pic.twitter.com/rTcTPBitb4
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 21, 2024
2023-24 Regular Season
Games played: 82
Per-game stats: 19.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.5 assists
Trey Murphy III, New Orleans Pelicans (17th overall pick in 2021)
4 years, $112 million
New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III has agreed on a four-year, $112 million rookie contract extension with the franchise, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/XgRPSFIhP4
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 21, 2024
2023-24 Regular Season
Games played: 57
Per-game stats: 14.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.2 assists