Rookie Extension Deadline One Week Away; Lesser-Known Veterans Also Eligible for New Deals
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The NBA calendar is approaching a key checkpoint. Teams have until one week from today—October 20, 2025—to finalize rookie-scale contract extensions, and several first-round picks from the 2022 draft remain in the spotlight as the clock ticks down.
Rookie-scale Players on the Radar
• Detroit guards Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren
• Denver guard Christian Braun
• Atlanta guard Dyson Daniels
• Houston forward Tari Eason
• Sacramento forward Keegan Murray
• Portland guard Shaedon Sharpe
All seven can negotiate new agreements that would begin with the 2026-27 season. If no deal is reached by next week’s deadline, each would enter the 2025-26 campaign on track for restricted free agency next summer.
High-Profile Veterans Eligible for Extensions
The market is not limited to youngsters. Several established stars can also sign veteran extensions before or during the upcoming season:
• Houston forward Kevin Durant
• Miami guard Tyler Herro
• Atlanta guard Trae Young
Although those names command most of the attention, league insiders note that many qualified veterans have remained largely under the radar this fall. The league office still must process potential extensions for a handful of overlooked contributors who could reach new agreements either before opening night or in the months that follow.
With both rookie and veteran extension windows open, front offices have a busy week ahead as they weigh cap flexibility against the risk of losing talent to free agency.
Source: Hoops Rumors
