Day: October 21, 2024

Alperen Sengun, Rockets Agree To Five-Year, $185M ExtensionAlperen Sengun, Rockets Agree To Five-Year, $185M Extension

Alperen Sengun has agreed to a five-year, $185 million extension with the Houston Rockets. Sengun holds a player option for Year 5 of the deal.

Sengun was the 16th overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft.

Last season, Sengun averaged 21.1 points, 9.3 rebounds and 5.0 assists in 32.5 minutes over 63 games for the Rockets. Sengun received some consideration for an All-Star berth.

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Jalen Suggs, Magic Agree To Five-Year, $150.5M ExtensionJalen Suggs, Magic Agree To Five-Year, $150.5M Extension

Jalen Suggs and the Orlando Magic have agreed to a five-year, $150.5 million contract extension. Suggs, who was the No. 5 pick in the 2021 draft out of Gonzaga, joins Cade Cunningham, Jalen Green, Evan Mobley and Scottie Barnes with extensions. The Magic also previously signed Franz Wagner to an extension as the former No. 8 pick.

Magic officials negotiated the new deal with Suggs’ representative, Darren Matsubara of Wasserman, holding a series of meetings in Orlando.

Last season, Suggs averaged 12.6 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.7 assists while also being named to the All-NBA Defensive Second Team.

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