Brandon Miller, Cason Wallace Extension Talks Surface After Podziemski Deal
Reports indicate Charlotte's Brandon Miller could sign an extension worth more than Amen Thompson's five-year, $200 million contract. The speculation follows Brandin Podziemski's five-year, $110 million extension with Golden State. Oklahoma City's Cason Wallace is also negotiating an extension reportedly around $25 million per season.
Brandon Miller, 23, is reportedly viewed by league executives as a candidate for a Charlotte extension that might surpass Amen Thompson’s five-year, $200 million Houston deal. Miller posted 20.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.3 assists across 65 games last season while shooting 38.3 percent from deep. With LaMelo Ball now in Minnesota, Miller is positioned as a central Hornets figure alongside Kon Knueppel.
Oklahoma City’s Cason Wallace, 22, is also in extension talks, with reports suggesting roughly $25 million annually and possible uncertainty about whether that average could rise. He averaged 8.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.9 steals last season, shooting 35.1 percent from three. His defensive value matters as the Thunder pursue another championship.
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