Chet does not get full supermax (5/250) or a player option.

HadAnEffectHere · Post #1 » by **HadAnEffectHere** » Wed Jul 9, 2025 1:36 pm

Lots of injuries, but still a little surprised after a title.

The max for rookie extensions without an All-NBA team or equivalent award is 5/239 and the max with those qualifications is 5/287. So Chet will only get a minor bump if he makes All-NBA (even if he probably won't)

Post #2 » by **jbk1234** » Wed Jul 9, 2025 1:47 pm

I'm surprised he got a rookie max period. I would've ridden out the season unless he took a discount.

Post #3 » by **Mavrelous** » Wed Jul 9, 2025 1:49 pm

Good for him, I don't think he deserved the escalators because of his injury history.
Didn't know he had Bill Duffy as agent, that's Luka andd Ayton agent.

jayjaysee · Post #4 » by **jayjaysee** » Wed Jul 9, 2025 1:49 pm

I think this is great for OKC. No idea if he will qualify for a supermax or not, but keeping him below 30% is good for OKC.

K_chile22 · Post #5 » by **K_chile22** » Wed Jul 9, 2025 1:50 pm

Even just full 25% seems like a good deal for him given the injury history

daoneandonly · Post #6 » by **daoneandonly** » Wed Jul 9, 2025 1:53 pm

OKC just seems to do just about everything right, big things, little things.Their fans are blessed. Bravo

facothomas22 · Post #7 » by **facothomas22** » Wed Jul 9, 2025 2:00 pm

Great player when healthy. However the injury history is quite concerning. I may would have waited to give him the contract,unless he was willing to take a bit less.

Post #8 » by **gswhoops** » Wed Jul 9, 2025 2:03 pm

K_chile22 wrote:Even just full 25% seems like a good deal for him given the injury history

Yeah securing lifetime “f*** you” money is a great decision given his injury history

Post #9 » by **Texas Chuck** » Wed Jul 9, 2025 2:08 pm

I mean he gets generational money and they lock up a core piece while showing players they take care of their guys. Seems win/win. Obviously some risk with this player archetype for OKC, but his 2nd contract feels like its worth the chance.

Darren · Post #10 » by **Darren** » Wed Jul 9, 2025 2:08 pm

I can't believe Chet gets 50M per while J-Will gets a half. This is not a good assets management considering how handicapped Minny is having Gobert with Max deal. I know Chet is more versatile. Anyway, if you consider Wemby playoff bound pretty soon, bringing back Chet is an obvious move.

Darren · Post #11 » by **Darren** » Wed Jul 9, 2025 2:09 pm

The OKC will lose significant depth next few years to come.

kobe_vs_jordan · Post #12 » by **kobe_vs_jordan** » Wed Jul 9, 2025 2:40 pm

Think OkC realize the CBA forces a short window. They might as well maximize their title odds next two seasons.

Post #13 » by **Dadouv47** » Wed Jul 9, 2025 2:49 pm

Texas Chuck wrote:I mean he gets generational money and they lock up a core piece while showing players they take care of their guys. Seems win/win. Obviously some risk with this player archetype for OKC, but his 2nd contract feels like its worth the chance.

yeah obviously a ton of risk with Chet but we won't win championships without him. Dort/Caruso/Cason are elite defenders but you can win without one of them but Chet provides an unique skillset to this team.

Devilanche · Post #14 » by **Devilanche** » Wed Jul 9, 2025 3:28 pm

When you are close to winning another during the next few seasons, you pay your players within reason. If OKC wasn’t going max him someone else would.

BK_2020 · Post #15 » by **BK_2020** » Wed Jul 9, 2025 3:30 pm

Probably close to 0% chance he makes All-NBA anyway because of low usage and minutes.

jscott · Post #16 » by **jscott** » Wed Jul 9, 2025 3:53 pm

Darren wrote:I can't believe Chet gets 50M per while J-Will gets a half. This is not a good assets management considering how handicapped Minny is having Gobert with Max deal. I know Chet is more versatile. Anyway, if you consider Wemby playoff bound pretty soon, bringing back Chet is an obvious move.

Rudy’s not on a max deal. He’s making 36-37ish.

Post #17 » by **MoneyTalks41890** » Wed Jul 9, 2025 4:06 pm

Chet could easily make an All Defense team if he remains healthy next year.

Guess I’m a little confused on the reporting, is his base the same as other 25% max rookie deals, but his escalators have been reduced?

I’m more than fine with this. Was always the plan and it’s not a bad deal with no options.

BK_2020 · Post #18 » by **BK_2020** » Wed Jul 9, 2025 4:24 pm

MoneyTalks41890 wrote:Chet could easily make an All Defense team if he remains healthy next year.

Guess I’m a little confused on the reporting, is his base the same as other 25% max rookie deals, but his escalators have been reduced?

I’m more than fine with this. Was always the plan and it’s not a bad deal with no options.

He would need to win the DPOY. All-Defense doesn't qualify you for 30% rookie extension.

louc1970 · Post #19 » by **louc1970** » Wed Jul 9, 2025 4:26 pm

Darren wrote:I can't believe Chet gets 50M per while J-Will gets a half. This is not a good assets management considering how handicapped Minny is having Gobert with Max deal. I know Chet is more versatile. Anyway, if you consider Wemby playoff bound pretty soon, bringing back Chet is an obvious move.

Which is easier to replace?

Post #20 » by **MoneyTalks41890** » Wed Jul 9, 2025 4:27 pm

BK_2020 wrote:
MoneyTalks41890 wrote:Chet could easily make an All Defense team if he remains healthy next year.

Guess I’m a little confused on the reporting, is his base the same as other 25% max rookie deals, but his escalators have been reduced?

I’m more than fine with this. Was always the plan and it’s not a bad deal with no options.

He would need to win the DPOY. All-Defense doesn't qualify you for 30% rookie extension.

Good call. Saw elsewhere that Defense teams count but looking again that’s not the case.