Amen Thompson becomes second NBA rookie-extension signer

Eligible players face an Oct. 19 extension deadline

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 31 min read

Thompson becomes the 2nd player to sign a rookie extension this offseason. Victor Wembanyama signed a five-year/$252M e Via @BobbyMarks42 on X

What happened: Thompson agreed to a five-year, $208 million extension with the Houston Rockets. Victor Wembanyama signed a five-year, $252 million extension in July.

Why it matters: Thompson is the second player to sign a rookie extension this offseason. The deadline for rookie-extension candidates to reach deals is Oct. 19.

By the numbers: Thompson's five-year agreement averages $41.6 million annually and includes a 10% trade kicker.

What to watch: Watch for additional rookie-extension agreements before the Oct. 19 deadline.

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@BobbyMarks42 2026-09-03T15:24:40.955784+00:00

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