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De'Aaron Fox has signed a four-year, $229 million max contract extension with the San Antonio Spurs, securing his future with the team through the 2029-30 season after a trade from the Kings and a season-ending pinkie surgery. Fox, a former All-Star and All-NBA player, is expected to be a key figure in the Spurs' young core alongside Victor Wembanyama and newly drafted Dylan Harper.
Paolo Banchero has signed a five-year max contract extension with the Orlando Magic worth up to $287 million, reflecting his importance to the team's future as a key player and franchise cornerstone, despite some injury setbacks.
Austin Reaves declined an $89.2 million max extension with the Lakers, choosing to wait for a potentially more lucrative deal next summer, amid ongoing team ownership changes and playoff exit. Reaves, a key player for the Lakers, is entering free agency, while the team continues to value him highly. Meanwhile, Lakers owner Jeanie Buss confirmed the sale of the team to Mark Walter, expected to finalize later this year.
LaMelo Ball has agreed to a five-year max rookie extension with the Charlotte Hornets worth up to $260 million, making it the first of its kind for the franchise since Michael Jordan bought the team in 2010. Despite injuries, Ball has lived up to expectations and earned Rookie of the Year honors in 2021. The Hornets are committed to building around Ball and hope to end their seven-year playoff drought with him as their backcourt leader.