What happened: The rookie-scale agreement includes a 10% trade kicker, sources told ESPN. No All-NBA or Defensive Player of the Year escalators are attached.
Why it matters: Houston keeps Amen Thompson under contract beyond his rookie deal. The commitment takes him off the 2027 restricted-free-agent track.
By the numbers: The $208 million total averages $41.6 million per season.
What to watch: The sides have until Oct. 19 to complete the extension paperwork.