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Karl-Anthony Towns can reach free agency in 2027 by declining his $61 million player option. His stalled Knicks extension talks turn on that choice—and on when a new contract would change New York’s payroll.
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Milwaukee could legally give Gary Trent Jr. a substantial raise using Early Bird rights. The investigation concerns whether that payday was promised in exchange for his earlier cheaper contracts.
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Leonard’s reported $115 million extension adds two seasons, with the last controlled by a player option. Here’s how it fits his existing salary—and when Toronto benefits from the lower price.
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At the current salary-cap projection, Duren’s qualifying offer followed by a four-year maximum elsewhere would total about $198.8 million—roughly matching Detroit’s reported $200 million offer, with much less certainty.
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Utah’s investment in George commits to a backcourt with two creators. Their shooting makes the pairing plausible, but George’s free-throw production explains why he still needs opportunities to attack.
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Whitmore can play for Denver during the regular season, but his two-way deal limits his availability. His experience, Cleveland’s remaining salary obligation and the playoff conversion rules explain the arrangement.
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Thompson’s defense already changes playoff game plans. Detroit’s investment depends on preserving that advantage while finding more reliable ways for him to contribute around Cade Cunningham.
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