A year ago, four players signed maximum-salary rookie scale extensions that included Rose Rule language, putting each player in position to earn a starting salary worth 30% of the 2025/26 salary cap – rather than 25% – on his new deal if he met certain performance criteria. Magic forward Franz Wagner and Raptors forward Scottie Barnes weren’t able to cash in and earn that extra … [Read more...] about How Salary Bumps For Cunningham, Mobley Affect Pistons’, Cavs’ Cap Situations
International Notes: Thompson Twins, Micic, Brown, McCollum
Amen Thompson and Ausar Thompson may represent Jamaica in FIBA competitions and possibly the Summer Olympics, according to Daniel Blake of The Jamaica Observer (Twitter link). Blake states that they have begun the process of applying for citizenship, which they’re eligible to do because their father, Troy, is from Jamaica. Amen, a first-team All-Defensive selection, became a … [Read more...] about International Notes: Thompson Twins, Micic, Brown, McCollum
Pistons Notes: Cunningham, Ivey, Duren, Celtics Trade Targets
Cade Cunningham earned a significant raise by landing a spot on the All-NBA team, but the extra money will limit the Pistons‘ options in building around him, writes Hunter Patterson of The Athletic. Cunningham’s salary for next season will now be worth 30% of the cap rather than 25%, pushing the value of his five-year extension to $269MM instead of $224MM. As Patterson notes, … [Read more...] about Pistons Notes: Cunningham, Ivey, Duren, Celtics Trade Targets
Fischer’s Latest: Irving, Mavs, Harden, Clippers, Point Guards
Before suffering a torn ACL in early March, Kyrie Irving was widely expected to sign an extension or a new free agent contract with the Mavericks this offseason, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link), who says that perception hasn’t changed since Irving’s injury. However, the veteran point guard’s ACL recovery, which figures to extend well into next … [Read more...] about Fischer’s Latest: Irving, Mavs, Harden, Clippers, Point Guards
2024/25 All-NBA Teams Announced
The 2024/25 All-NBA teams have been officially announced by the league (Twitter link). A total of 100 media members voted on the All-NBA teams, with First Team votes counting for five points, Second Team votes counting for three points, and Third Team votes counting for one point. This year’s All-NBA teams are as follows: First Team Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder (500 … [Read more...] about 2024/25 All-NBA Teams Announced