Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller is absolutely in line for a monster contract extension, one that NBA insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fischer are projecting could blow right past Amen Thompson’s recent five-year, $200 million deal with the Rockets. Forget just matching it; there’s a growing consensus among rival front office executives around the league that Miller’s new deal has the potential to be even richer. Why? Because the guy’s offensive ceiling is just that high, and everyone knows it.
Miller’s Explosive Numbers and a New Face for the Hornets
This isn’t just talk, folks. Miller, at just 23 years old, put up some serious numbers last season. He averaged 20.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.3 assists in 65 games, all while hitting a solid 38.3 percent from beyond the arc. Think about that production! With LaMelo Bell now playing in Minnesota, Miller is very much the undeniable face of the Hornets franchise, sharing that spotlight with Kon Knueppel. He’s stepped into that role, and he’s delivering. When you’re dropping numbers like that and becoming the leader of your team so early, it’s no wonder the league is preparing for a massive payout.
Podziemski’s Extension Sets the Stage as Wallace Seeks His Own Payday
This talk about Miller comes right on the heels of another young star locking down his future: Brandin Podziemski just signed a five-year, $110 million rookie-scale contract extension with the Golden State Warriors on Saturday. That’s a huge commitment, but it’s just the start of the young money moving around. Meanwhile, Stein and Fischer also reported that Cason Wallace and the Oklahoma City Thunder are deep in negotiations for an extension of their own. We’re talking around $25 million per recent season, though there are already questions in the NBA about whether that annual average value could go even higher. Wallace, at 22, put up 8.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.9 steals per game last season, shooting 35.1 percent from three. His defensive impact is a huge deal for the Thunder as they push for another title, making him incredibly valuable to what they’re trying to build.
It’s clear the league is ready to open up the wallets for these young guns who are proving their worth. Miller and Wallace are next in line, and the contracts they’re about to ink will not only define their futures but also set the market for other rising stars. The negotiations are on, and the entire league is watching to see how these deals shake out.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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