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Don’t expect the league’s 3-point attempt rate to skyrocket to 44% this season—in the past five years, teams have consistently put up slightly fewer 3s when the games count than in exhibition—but an all-time NBA high seems likely. Just as the Rockets’ “Moreyball,” named after general manager Daryl Morey, pushed league strategy forward in the late 2010s, “Mazzulla Ball” might do … [Read more...] about
Noting that Bulls guard Josh Giddey was among the top rookie scale extension candidates who didn’t sign a new contract before Monday’s deadline, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said in the latest episode of The Hoop Collective podcast (YouTube link) that the two sides didn’t seem to gain any real traction in their negotiations ahead of the regular season. “From what I understand, there … [Read more...] about Extension Notes: Giddey, Green, Gobert, Gordon
Houston Rockets shooting guard Jalen Green “has agreed to a three-year, $106 million rookie contract extension with the franchise,” per ESPN insider Shams Charania. “The deal includes a player option in the third season, providing Green the ability to increase his earning potential down the road.” With this contract agreement, the 2021 No. 2 pick has become “the first NBA … [Read more...] about Rockets Sign Jalen Green To First-Of-Its-Kind Contract Extension
The franchise names for Houston have finally been carved in stone. Bobby Marks has reported that the Houston Rockets have finally signed their 22-year-old Turkish rising star to a $185 Million, five-year deal. This Alperen Sengun contract extension comes just hours after Jalen Green also finalized his new deal. It seems the Houston Rockets have finally committed to this duo … [Read more...] about Rockets Agree to a $185 Million Contract Extension With Young Star
The Houston Rockets and Jalen Green are reportedly having “productive,” talks about a short-term extension. Green has been hoping for an extension from the team for some time now. “I’m told, him, his agents they are pursuing a potential structure of a shorter-term deal that does maximize his long-term career earnings,” said Shams Charania on NBA Today. “There is a deal … [Read more...] about Jalen Green, Rockets Discussing Short-Term Extension
