With less than two weeks before NBA training camps kick off, several players from the 2023 draft class are already looking at fresh contracts. ESPN’s Shams Charania dropped the news on Friday’s episode of *NBA Today*, reporting that Brandon Miller of the Charlotte Hornets and Ausar Thompson of the Detroit Pistons are about to dive into “more and more conversations” with their teams in the “upcoming days and weeks.” And get this, Thompson’s situation, specifically, has some real “optimism” brewing with the Pistons. You love to see it for these young studs!
The Early Extension Buzz Is REAL
It’s wild to think these guys are barely into their careers and already talking extensions, but that’s the league these days, right? For Miller and Thompson, the focus is clearly on securing their future, and the fact these “conversations” are starting *now*, before camp even opens, tells you how important they are to their respective clubs. Charania straight up said Thompson’s talks come with “optimism,” which is huge. It means the Pistons are happy with what they’ve seen and want to lock him down. You gotta wonder if Miller’s talks will hit that same sweet spot of optimism as they heat up.
More Rookies to Watch as Deals Get Done
Beyond Miller and Thompson, Charania also gave us a few other names to keep squarely on our radar for rookie extensions. We’re talking Brandin Podziemski with the Golden State Warriors, Cason Wallace over at the Oklahoma City Thunder, Jaime Jaquez Jr. from the Milwaukee Bucks, and Anthony Black representing the Orlando Magic. These are the guys who apparently “keep an eye on” as teams figure out their long-term plans. It’s clear front offices are already looking ahead, trying to get ahead of the curve with their young talent.
So what’s next? We’re about to see who puts pen to paper as training camps open their doors. Will Thompson’s “optimism” turn into a done deal? Will Miller follow suit? And who among the other guys Charania mentioned will be the first to secure that new bag? We’ll find out soon enough when the real work begins on the court and in the front office.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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