Miller likely to get extension as deadline looms; Wallace signs $139M deal

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Brandon Miller appears poised to secure a rookie scale extension before the deadline, making him the most probable member of the 2023 draft class to reach an agreement.

Cason Wallace became the sixth player from that class to sign Sunday night, agreeing to a five-year, $139 million contract with the Thunder. He joins Victor Wembanyama, Keyonte George, Brandin Podziemski, Amen Thompson and Ausar Thompson among those already extended.

Anthony Black's chances of receiving a deal before the deadline are considered far longer. The Magic guard, 22, remains valued by the franchise, which has no intention of trading him. The team anticipates negotiating with Black as a restricted free agent next summer.

Orlando's financial constraints complicate matters. The club is committed to more than $32 million this season to Banchero, Franz Wagner, Jalen Suggs and Desmond Bane. Magic president Jeff Weltman acknowledged the crunch, saying the organization is "in a lot tighter quarters (financially) than we've been in years past."

Stein expects the 2023 class will ultimately fall below the average of 11 extensions from the past three draft classes.

Source: Hoops Rumors - Mon Oct 19, 9:01 AM ET

Written by the SportsMafia Wire desk in our own words from the original reporting (AI-assisted, checked against the source).