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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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Bey’s reported extension begins in 2027-28. An NBA rule tied to the league’s estimated average salary allows New Orleans to give him a much larger raise than his existing contract alone would permit.
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New York’s Exhibit 9 contracts allow a crowded training camp without committing to five regular-season salaries. The likely one-player limit comes from the Knicks’ second-apron spending policy, while separate rules govern injuries and salary guarantees.
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George’s shooting gives Boston a credible complement to Tatum. His recent production explains the fit, while his availability record needs more context than an injury total.
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Leonard’s concession helped Toronto complete the trade without sending away more players. The Raptors still face a hard spending limit as they fill out the roster.
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The higher 2027-28 projection gives teams more financial room, but contracts tied to the cap become more expensive too. Here’s how the $2 million revision affects spending power.
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This week’s owners’ meeting could advance NBA expansion, but neither city has been awarded a team. The decision requires owners to weigh an upfront payment against sharing future revenue with more franchises.
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Mark Williams’ shoulder surgery leaves Phoenix choosing between Oso Ighodaro’s established passing and defense and Khaman Maluach’s developing size and shooting. Their recent production explains why the starting job remains an open question.