The player market will open in a few days. Today, let us take stock of the 8 stars who are expected to sign maximum salaries or big contracts this offseason.
The following are the details:
1. Bradley Beal
To some extent, Wizards star Bradley Beal has been identified as the number one star in this year's player market. Last season, Bill suffered from injuries and his attendance rate was very low. He only played 40 games and averaged only 23.2 points, 4.7 rebounds and 6.6 assists per game. However, Bill is now 29 years old and still in his prime. This summer, Bill has player options. If he opts out, he can reach a maximum salary extension of 5 years and US$248 million with the Wizards. However, if he goes to other teams to develop, he will also receive a four-year maximum salary.
2.James Harden
In the past year, Harden was very unhappy at first with the Nets, and then came to the 76ers through a trade, but once again encountered a crisis of confidence in the playoffs.. Because of this series of changes, Harden's market value has declined somewhat this summer. During the offseason, there is the possibility of Harden leaving Philadelphia. But at present, the latest situation is that Harden is inclined to exercise his 47.37 million player option for next season, and then seek a two-year early contract extension. Although the contract period has been shortened, the annual salary of the contract is still close to Top salary level.
3. Kyrie Irving
Kyrie Irving The contract renewal negotiations with the Nets have also reached a deadlock. Under normal circumstances, during the offseason, Irving jumped out of the player option for the last year of his current contract, and he is eligible to sign with the Nets. The next five-year contract renewal totaling US$245 million. However, in the past season, Irving caused huge trouble for the Nets due to his refusal to get vaccinated and other incidents, and the management's trust in him has also dropped to its lowest point. Therefore, it is impossible for Irving to renew his maximum salary contract with the Nets during the offseason. Even if he signs a non-maximum salary contract, the contract will include some binding clauses. Under this circumstance, the possibility of Irving leaving the team is becoming more and more likely, and his whereabouts seem to have become a mystery.
4.Zach LaVine
Last season, the Bulls stopped in the first round of the playoffs. After the season was eliminated, Zach LaVine's contract extension suddenly became suspenseful. As one of the team's offensive core, LaVine played 67 games last season, averaging 24.4 points, 4.6 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game. It can be said that LaVine has irreplaceable value on the Bulls' offensive end. According to previous news, the Bulls will try their best to retain LaVine this summer and offer him a five-year maximum salary contract. However, if LaVine leaves, he can also get a four-year, $157 million maximum salary contract with other teams. There are already Trail Blazers , Spurs , Mavericks and other teams on the market that are interested in LaVine.
5. DeAndre Ayton
During the offseason, Suns center Deandre Ayton’s contract renewal and trade issues are undoubtedly one of the focuses of the entire league. In fact, as early as last season, Ayton was eligible for an early contract extension, but the Suns did not offer him a maximum salary in the offseason. This season, after the Suns were eliminated early in the semifinals, Ayton seemed to be thinking about leaving the team. At present, it seems that the Suns will definitely not give Ayton a maximum salary. If he still wants to sign a big contract, he can only hope to develop with other teams through a sign-and-trade method.
6. Miles Bridges
is also a star in the 2018 class. The Hornets Miles Bridges will also ask for a maximum salary contract. In the offseason, Xiaoqiao will become a restricted free agent. . However, there is hesitation on the issue of whether to give Xiaoqiao a maximum salary. It is undeniable that Xiaoqiao grew very quickly last season. In 80 games for the Hornets, he averaged 20.1 points, 7 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game. With such high-quality combat power, even if the Hornets don't stay, they will definitely find a suitable home in other teams.
7. Colin Sexton
On the Cavaliers side, Colin Sexton is also facing the issue of contract renewal.Last summer, Sexton had contract renewal negotiations with Knights , but no results were achieved. Last season, he suffered a torn meniscus in November and underwent surgery, which made his contract renewal prospects even bleaker. Now, Sexton is healed and ready to enter the player market. Preliminary predictions are that the annual salary of his new contract will be around US$20 million. As a restricted free agent, the Cavaliers can also match offers from other teams.
8. Jaylen Bronson
Last season, Bronson showed his worth in the Mavericks, but during the offseason, the possibility of him staying in Dallas is decreasing. The reason is that there are other teams in the market that are willing to offer him a contract with a higher price and more generous benefits. It is reported that after the end of the season, the Knicks launched a fierce pursuit of Bronson. To this end, they gave up two high-ranking draft picks and sent away Kemba Walker to further clear salary space. Preliminary predictions are that Bronson's new contract will reach 100 million U.S. dollars over four years, and such an offer is obviously unable to be matched by the Mavericks.
