Free agency is effectively in the rearview mirror as the calendar turns to August, placing a greater focus on the upcoming season ahead. But there is still one aspect of NBA business still unsettled for players across the league. Numerous notable names face questions regarding potential contract extensions before the 2022–23 season kicks off in October, with both league stalwarts and rising stars looking to cash in. Don’t be shocked if we see a number of nine-figure deals signed across the next two months.
So which players are most likely to ink contract extensions before the start of next season? Let’s evaluate a few of the looming contract conversations across the NBA as we look toward 2022–23.
