5 years and 140 million US dollars! Murray renewed his contract in advance, Braun made it clear that it is too difficult to lead the NBA in steals

The new NBA season has entered a countdown, and the 2022 rookies are about to enter their contract year. According to the NBA labor agreement rules, the deadline for early contract renewal for the 2022 rookies is October 21, which is the day before the start of the regular season. If the contract extension cannot be completed in advance, this rookie will become a restricted free agent next summer. Prior to this, the 2022 No. 1 pick Benqueiro, the No. 2 pick Holmgren and the No. 12 pick Jaylen Way all signed five-year, $239 million designated rookie terms maximum salary contracts. The top pick, Jabari Smith Jr. (five years, $122 million), No. 27 pick Yowe Qi (4 years, $62.4 million), No. 31 pick Nembhard (3 years, $59 million), No. 34 pick Jay Linway (3 years, $24 million), and No. 37 pick Hardy (3 years, $18 million) have also signed valuable contracts. Just today, another 2022 rookie signed a large contract worth US$100 million.

According to official news from the Kings, the team and Murray have officially completed an early contract extension. According to previous reports by NBA reporter Shams, Murray signed a five-year, $140 million fully guaranteed contract without any player options or team options. Last season, Murray played 76 games for the Kings, averaging 12.4 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 2 three-pointers per game, with a three-point shooting rate of 34.3%. NBA reporter Jake Fischer pointedly pointed out: The league generally believes that Murray's annual salary extension will be around US$25 million, and he is more likely to sign a four-year contract of US$100 million. The amount of this contract extension exceeds the league's general expectations for him.

In this regard, the Kings general manager said in an interview: Murray is one of the most versatile players in the league. He can hit three-pointers efficiently and can also defend multiple positions. At the same time, Murray has an outstanding character and is highly consistent with the team philosophy our team has built in Sacramento. Having said that, no matter how outstanding Murray's character is, it is not enough to warrant a $40 million premium in the contract extension. If we want to trace the origin, the key is that Murray's 3D attributes of offense and defense are so popular in the small ball era. According to statistics from the NBA's official website, Murray is one of only three players in the league to hit at least 500 three-pointers, 150 steals, and 150 blocks in the past three seasons. The other three are Hua Zi of the Timberwolves and White of the Celtics. Hua Zi received a maximum salary of US$245 million in five years, and White is worth US$118 million in four years.

It is gratifying that Murray completed an early contract extension while recovering from injury. This kind of big contract is also the dream and pursuit of many 2022 rookies. For example, Braun of the Nuggets, NBA reporter Jake Fischer pointed out pointedly: Braun is seeking a contract extension with an annual salary of more than 25 million US dollars. Braun himself made it clear in an interview: There is no doubt that I want to stay in the Nuggets. I am eager to win. This is the place with the best winning culture. I hope to complete an early contract extension with the team before the deadline. Last season, Braun played 79 games for the Nuggets, averaging 15.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.1 steals, and 1.1 three-pointers per game, shooting 58% from the field and 39.7% from three-point range. Compared with Murray, Braun's three-point production and defense are slightly inferior. Even if he does not get a five-year, 140 million contract, a four-year, 100 million contract should still be very stable.

And Daniels of the Eagles. NBA reporter Jake Fischer pointedly pointed out: Daniels is seeking a contract similar to Murray. Last season, Daniels played 76 games for the Hawks, averaging 14.1 points + 5.9 rebounds + 4.4 assists + 3 steals + 1.1 three-pointers per game, with a three-point shooting rate of 34%. Daniels led the NBA in steals last season, was selected to the All-Defensive Team of the Year, and ranked second in the Defensive Player of the Year selection. Daniels certainly deserves a five-year, $140 million contract extension in advance, but the problem is that Trae Young has not yet renewed his contract. He is expected to fight for a five-year, $350 million super-maximum contract next year. This directly led to the Eagles not being too hasty on Daniels's contract renewal, and the contract renewal negotiations between the two parties have not been smooth. Judging from the current situation, it is difficult for Daniels to completely renew his contract in advance. He may not become a restricted free agent until next year! Fans and friends, what do you think of this? Come and leave me a comment to discuss.