Dunc'd On Basketball NBA Podcast Mock Rookie Extensions 2025 + Friday Daily Duncs (8/29/25)
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Aug 30, 2025 The hosts engage in a lively mock negotiation for rookie extensions, unveiling the complexities of contract discussions. They explore the challenges of restricted free agents amid shifting league dynamics. An analysis of Trey Murphy's contract sheds light on performance metrics like durability. The conversation pivots to team finances, spotlighting salary cap implications and the potential consequences of trading key players. The role of female coaches in shaping team strategies also takes center stage, adding depth to the evolving NBA landscape.
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Conflicting Forces Shape Extensions
- Restricted free agency this year looks weak and will drag down rookie-extension leverage for non-max players.
- Simultaneously, more teams will have cap space in 2026 which could create countervailing demand for some RFAs.
Incentives Now Hurt Cap Flexibility
- New CBA rules make incentives count toward aprons even if unmet, reducing teams' appetite for incentive-laden extensions.
- That change will also lower tradeability for players with large unmet incentives.
Cap Growth And Apron Fear Tighten Market
- The league-wide salary structure and apron fear have pushed teams to be much more conservative in extensions.
- Modest cap growth projections (around 7%) further temper team willingness to pay player-side prices.