Alperen Sengun wish to signal a rookie scale extension this offseason however he admits he might have to attend till subsequent offseason, Eurohoops relays.
The Rockets heart was requested about his contract scenario throughout a “Sunday Chat with Fatih Altayli” broadcast.
“We’re ready. My managers are negotiating with them,” he stated. “I don’t change into a free agent subsequent yr. This yr, groups can’t make gives to me. Subsequent yr, different groups could make gives.”
Sengun would change into a restricted free agent subsequent summer time if he doesn’t attain an extension settlement this offseason. The Rockets reportedly may comply with the Sixers’ strategy to this offseason, the place they delayed a max extension with Tyrese Maxey till this summer time as a way to open up as a lot cap area as doable to pursue high free brokers.
Sengun, who completed third within the Most Improved Participant balloting, would reasonably get long-term safety earlier than later.
“Proper now, they don’t must signal, however after all, I need to signal. As a result of then your thoughts is comfy. You safe your future,” Sengun stated.
We’ve extra from the Western Convention:
- The Clippers signed Kris Dunn to a three-year, $16.28MM contract, which is non-guaranteed within the remaining yr, Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype tweets. The third yr can change into absolutely assured if Dunn is called to the All-Defensive First or Second Crew in the course of the 2024/25 or 2025/26 season. Los Angeles acquired Dunn in a sign-and-trade with Utah.
- The Nuggets shouldn’t put Russell Westbrook within the beginning lineup to fill Kentavious Caldwell-Pope‘s spot, Sean Keeler of the Denver Publish opines. Westbrook is becoming a member of Denver after clearing waivers on Monday. Westbrook can be higher off anchoring a principally youthful second unit, offering management and a change of tempo. He’d be a greater backup on the level than Reggie Jackson, who was dealt to Charlotte, was final season, Keeler provides. Westbrook would nonetheless get probabilities to start out when Murray is unavailable.
- Assuming Brandon Ingram doesn’t get traded, what does the Pelicans’ depth chart appear like? Christian Clark of the New Orleans Occasions Picayune explores that subject, projecting a beginning 5 of Dejounte Murray, Herbert Jones, Ingram, Zion Williamson and Daniel Theis. That would go away Jose Alvarado, CJ McCollum, Trey Murphy and Yves Missi as the highest reserves.
- Spurs heart Charles Bassey gave up his proper to veto a commerce in the course of the 2024/25 league yr, Hoops Rumors has discovered. A participant who re-signs together with his earlier crew on a one-year contract (or a two-year take care of a second-year possibility) is usually given a de facto no-trade clause for the season, however that proper may be waived as a part of a contract settlement.
