Jalen Suggs Looking For $30M Contract Extension

Post #1 » by **RealGM Wiretap** » Mon Oct 21, 2024 5:32 am

Jalen Suggs is reportedly looking for at least $30 million per season on his next contract extension with the Orlando Magic, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line.

The deadline for first- and second-round picks from the 2021 draft to sign a rookie-scale extension is Monday.

Suggs averaged 12.6 points and 2.7 assists in 75 games last season.

Via Marc Stein/The Stein Line

dk1115 · Post #2 » by **dk1115** » Mon Oct 21, 2024 8:51 am

Isn't that overkill? He's a good player but, don't think numbers usually end up getting 15M?

Post #3 » by **moocow007** » Mon Oct 21, 2024 2:19 pm

Under this new CBA? I find it hard to believe that any team will be willing and/or able to give him that at this point in his career.

Bolsolixo · Post #4 » by **Bolsolixo** » Mon Oct 21, 2024 4:19 pm

30 Million for a guy with 12 points and 3 assists?

Bentley1225 · Post #5 » by **Bentley1225** » Mon Oct 21, 2024 5:48 pm

Moody got $13 million per over 3 years. I can’t see Suggs getting offered more than 3 years, $54 million

DoctorDunc · Post #6 » by **DoctorDunc** » Mon Oct 21, 2024 7:24 pm

The dude can’t shoot!

purpleswordfish · Post #7 » by **purpleswordfish** » Mon Oct 21, 2024 7:41 pm

DoctorDunc wrote:The dude can’t shoot!

He shot 39% from 3 last year and played All-Defense 2nd team quality on the other end of the floor. I don't know that he's worth $30M a year, but last year was his best year by far. Nothing wrong with him trying to cash in on that success.

If I'm the Magic, I try to find a team friendly compromise or let him test the market and hope you don't have to match a crazy offer. The Magic definitely want to keep Suggs. I was a skeptic about his value going into last season. After last season, it's clear how he fits with the top end of the roster (Banchero/Wagner). Tough position to be in if you're the Magic.