George signs 5-year extension
The Utah Jazz have agreed to a five-year, $157.5 million rookie-contract extension with guard Keyonte George, official Friday. George, coming off a breakout 2025-26 season, averaged career highs of 23.6 points and 6.1 assists; the deal locks a core piece into Utah’s rebuild.
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Pelicans extend Saddiq Bey
The New Orleans Pelicans announced a multi-year extension with forward Saddiq Bey, a deal reported at three years for $55.5 million. Bey, who returned from a torn ACL to average a career‑high 17.7 points last season, now has guaranteed security through the 2029‑30 campaign.
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Heat reach deal for Pelle Larsson
Reports say the Miami Heat and guard Pelle Larsson have agreed on a multi‑year extension, a four‑year deal worth up to $60 million. Larsson started 54 games last season and produced a career-high scoring mark; the contract reflects Miami’s plan to keep its young rotation intact.
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Cavs promote Brandon Weems to GM
The Cleveland Cavaliers promoted Brandon Weems to general manager in an internal front‑office reshuffle announced Friday. The team also elevated Jon Nichols to associate GM and added Brendon Yu and José Calderón as assistant GMs, keeping continuity while expanding leadership roles in basketball operations.
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Pistons, Ausar Thompson reach reported extension
Reports indicate the Detroit Pistons and wing Ausar Thompson have agreed to a five‑year, $155 million rookie‑scale extension. Thompson, an All‑Defensive First Team selection, averaged 9.9 points, 5.7 rebounds and a league‑leading 2.0 steals in 2025‑26, cementing his defensive role for Detroit’s core.
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