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.