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De'Aaron Fox has agreed to a four-year, maximum-salary extension with the San Antonio Spurs, worth approximately $222.4 million, after being traded from the Sacramento Kings. The deal begins in the 2026/27 season and reflects Fox's rising star status and the Spurs' investment in their core team, despite a slow start to his tenure with the Spurs due to injury.
The Indiana Pacers plan to offer Pascal Siakam a five-year, $245 million max contract this summer, following his impactful performance since joining the team. Siakam's addition has significantly improved the Pacers' defense and helped them reach the Eastern Conference Finals. With Tyrese Haliburton also qualifying for a supermax contract, the Pacers' payroll will be high, but they are willing to invest to stay competitive in the East.
The Philadelphia 76ers are considering offering Jimmy Butler a max contract if they can trade for him from the Miami Heat, viewing him as a backup option if they fail to acquire Paul George. Butler, who has significant guaranteed money for the next two seasons, is seeking a two-year extension worth $113 million. The 76ers aim to bolster their roster to challenge top Eastern Conference teams, although Heat president Pat Riley has stated there are no plans to trade Butler this summer.
The Indiana Pacers are expected to offer Pascal Siakam a max contract worth $245 million over five years in the 2024 free agency, making re-signing him their top priority. Siakam, who was traded to the Pacers from the Toronto Raptors in January, averaged 21.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in 41 games. While the Philadelphia 76ers are also interested, they can only offer a four-year, $183.2 million deal, making it unlikely Siakam will turn down the Pacers' more lucrative offer.
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball has agreed to a five-year designated rookie max extension, potentially worth up to $260 million. Ball, who averaged career highs in points and assists last season, becomes the third player from the 2020 draft class to sign a max extension. The Hornets, previously known for not giving out contracts worth more than $120 million, have made a significant investment in the young star. With the addition of Brandon Miller, the No. 2 pick in the 2023 NBA draft, Ball looks set to have a strong teammate in Charlotte for the foreseeable future.
Klay Thompson reportedly expects a max-level contract extension this offseason, and the Golden State Warriors may have to make the offer to keep their dynastic core intact. With the potential for a payroll north of $500 million, taxes included, the Warriors are trying to gauge the risk of a steep decline in the middle of a gigantic contract. However, with Thompson and Draymond Green playing at an All-Star level, the opportunity to keep this title-hunting train rolling is right in front of Joe Lacob, the Warriors' owner.
The NBA and the NBA Players Association have reached a new collective bargaining agreement that will have a significant impact on the league for the next decade. The new agreement will allow the Boston Celtics to offer Jaylen Brown a full max contract worth $189 million for 30 percent of the salary cap, up from the current limit of 120 percent of a player's current salary. This development increases the Celtics' odds of retaining Brown, who is set to become a free agent in 2024.