NBA's veteran-extension pace nearly doubles under 2023 CBA

Marshall leaves the new era five shy of the prior six-year total

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 31 min read

Naji Marshall becomes the 69th veteran to sign an extension since the CBA started in July 2023. Over $6.1B in vet exten Via @BobbyMarks42 on X

What happened: Naji Marshall's three-year, $52.2 million deal became the 69th veteran extension since July 2023. More than $6.1 billion has been committed through those agreements.

Why it matters: The league recorded 74 veteran extensions from 2017-18 through 2022-23, leaving the current CBA era five deals short in roughly half the time. The accelerated pace reflects how frequently teams are securing veterans before free agency.

By the numbers: The NBA has averaged about 1.9 veteran extensions per month since July 2023, compared with roughly 1.0 per month across the previous six-season span.

What to watch: The next marker is No. 75, which would push the current CBA period beyond the previous six-season total.

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@BobbyMarks42 2026-08-03T07:13:48.588337+00:00

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