The deadline for teams to sign players to rookie-scale contract extensions is Monday and will force several clubs to make difficult decisions.

The warrior I considered two players for rookie extensions: Jonathan Kuminga And Moses Moody. As we reported on Friday evening, Moody is more likely to get an extension until Monday than Kuminga. Moody is in line to receive a protocol in the wake-up at the wing spot Klay Thompsonand NBA insider Jake Fischer reports that his extension could make him more than $10 million per season (Threads link).

However, Kuminga is seeking a near-max contract that would pay him more than $30 million per year. According to Fischer, the Warriors “never seemed to have had any intention” of paying the forward that much money before the season. This falls in line with previous reports which suggested both sides are content to wait and see whether Kuminga takes another step forward in 2024/25 and helps bring the team back into contention as the second or third best player. In that scenario, he would likely be rewarded with restricted free agency next offseason.

Moody averaged 8.1 points and 3.0 rebounds per game last season, while Kuminga averaged 16.1 PPG on 52.9% shooting from the field.

We have more on this year's rookie scale expansion candidates:

• According to Fischer, Atlanta Jalen Johnson faces a similar situation to Kuminga. However, there is “far more optimism” than that Hawks and Johnson will ink a deal worth more than $30 million each year, which is reportedly the starting point for negotiations with the former Duke star. Johnson had a big breakout last season, going from 5.6 PPG and 4.0 RPG in 2022-23 to 16.0 PPG and 8.7 RPG. He's primed to become a long-term fixture in Atlanta as one of the cornerstones of the Hawks' franchise.
• magic guard Jalen suggests is in talks with Orlando for an extension worth more than $30 million per year, reports NBA insider Marc Stein (Twitter link). It's unclear whether Orlando is willing to make such an offer or not, but Suggs emerged as one of the league's best defensive guards last season, earning a spot on the All-Defensive Second Team with a 12 average .6 PPG and 1.4 SPG improving He increased his outside shooting percentage to 39.7% and helped the young Magic to a 47-win season.
• Immanuel QuickleyThe five-year, $162.5 million deal with the Raptors is said to have set a benchmark for young guards across the league, Fischer says, confirming previous reports. Bulls guard/forward Josh Giddey is also seeking at least $30 million per year on his next contract extension. However, the Bulls are more interested in seeing how Giddey fits with the team before committing that much money to him. Chicago traded Alex Caruso for Giddey in June.
• The Rockets I wasn't ready to commit to a deal with the maximum salary yet Jalen Green or Alperen Sengunsaid Fischer. We reported on Friday that the Rockets had productive discussions with both players and made offers to each, but those offers were below the maximum. Fischer points out that it's perfectly fine for Houston not to be able to come to an agreement with either one before the start of the year.
• Hair clippers guard Bones Hyland And networks young players Cam Thomas And Day'Ron Sharpe According to Fischer, they are not expected to agree to the terms of a rookie extension. However, there is still some optimism Hornets guard Three men, Pacemaker forward Isaiah Jackson And wizard wing Corey Kispert can sign extensions by Monday's deadline.
• Quentin Grimes According to Stein, has emerged as a real candidate for an extension until Monday (Twitter link). Grimes was taken over by the outsider in exchange for Tim Hardaway Jr. this offseason and he has averaged 8.5 PPG in three NBA seasons. His deal would probably be in the Moody's range, perhaps a little over $10 million a year.