NBA Offseason Update: Stars Lock In Extensions as Top Restricted Free Agents Remain Unsigned
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The NBA’s transaction pace has eased since the conclusion of Summer League, yet several high-profile developments continue to shape the league’s August calendar.
Who’s signed? Since the start of the month, three franchise cornerstones have secured new long-term deals. Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic, Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox, and Brooklyn Nets wing Mikal Bridges each agreed to lucrative contract extensions, keeping them under team control well beyond the upcoming season.
Who’s still negotiating? Attention now shifts to the restricted free-agent market, where four notable names have yet to reach agreements. Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey, Detroit Pistons guard Quentin Grimes, and New York Knicks guard Cam Thomas all remain in talks on new contracts.
Key offseason angles:
- The NBA’s updated luxury-tax rates are set to inflate projected tax bills, a factor teams must weigh while negotiating new deals.
- Revised extend-and-trade rules could influence players moved earlier in the summer, potentially changing the calculus for front offices considering additional roster tweaks.
- League insiders are watching the feasibility of a double sign-and-trade centered on Kuminga and Giddey, a maneuver that would require financial precision from both the Warriors and Thunder.
With training camps approaching, executives around the league remain focused on balancing cap implications with roster improvements, while fans await resolutions for the remaining restricted free agents.
Source: HoopsRumors
