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NBA·BREAKING·October 19, 2026 05:15 PM ET

Brandon Miller's $209M extension makes seven for 2023 class

6 PM ET buzzer closes rookie-scale window

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Brandon Miller's five-year, $209 million deal in Charlotte means seven 2023 first-round picks have secured contract exte Via @TheSteinLine on X

What happened: Brandon Miller agreed to a five-year extension with Charlotte ahead of Monday's 6 PM ET rookie-scale deadline. The other six are Victor Wembanyama, Keyonte George, Cason Wallace, Brandin Podziemski, Amen Thompson and Ausar Thompson.

Why it matters: Getting deals done now gives teams cost certainty heading into the 2026-27 season. The cluster of seven extensions sets an early benchmark for the rest of the 2023 first round.

What to watch: Any final agreements must land before the 6 PM ET buzzer.

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