Seven 2023 draftees sign rookie extensions
Victor Wembanyama, Brandon Miller and the Thompson brothers are among those who agreed to new terms before the Oct. 19 deadline.
Seven players selected in the 2023 NBA Draft agreed to rookie-scale contract extensions before the deadline on Oct. 19, 2026, according to the NBA.
The NBA reported deals ranging from five years and $110 million for Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski to five years and $215 million for San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama.
Extensions across the 2023 draft class
Wembanyama, the No. 1 pick, agreed to a five-year extension reported at $215 million. Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller, selected second, agreed to five years and $209 million.
Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson, the No. 4 pick, and Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson, selected fifth, also agreed to extensions. Their reported terms were five years and $208 million and five years and $155 million, respectively.
More players reach new terms
The NBA also listed Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace, Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George and Podziemski among the players who signed before the deadline.
Wallace, selected 10th, agreed to five years and $139 million; George, the No. 16 pick, to five years and $157.5 million; and Podziemski, selected 19th, to five years and $110 million. The NBA noted that the contract terms were reported.
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The agreements were made before the Oct. 19, 2026 deadline for players from the 2023 draft class to sign rookie-scale extensions.
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