What happened: The deal includes a 10% trade kicker. The extension is below Thompson's maximum potential value.
Why it matters: Without performance escalators, future All-NBA recognition or a Defensive Player of the Year award would not raise the contract's value. The agreement sets Thompson's compensation before the 2026-27 season.
By the numbers: The $208 million total averages $41.6 million per year across five seasons.
What to watch: Thompson's future award results will not alter the extension's reported value.