Parker, LaVine, Smart headline 2014 draft class members without extensions
The NBA at large isn't necessarily sold on the much-heralded 2014 draft class, as all but three lottery picks failed to reach a rookie extension ahead of Monday's deadline.
The futures of the 14 lottery picks from 2014 are as follows:
Pick | Player | Team | Status |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Andrew Wiggins | Minnesota Timberwolves | 5-year/$148M deal |
2 | Jabari Parker | Milwaukee Bucks | RFA |
3 | Joel Embiid | Philadelphia 76ers | 5-year/$148M deal |
4 | Aaron Gordon | Orlando Magic | RFA |
5 | Dante Exum | Utah Jazz | RFA |
6 | Marcus Smart | Boston Celtics | RFA |
7 | Julius Randle | Los Angeles Lakers | RFA |
8 | Nik Stauskas | Philadelphia 76ers | RFA |
9 | Noah Vonleh | Portland Trail Blazers | RFA |
10 | Elfrid Payton | Orlando Magic | RFA |
11 | Doug McDermott | New York Knicks | RFA |
12 | Dario Saric | Philadelphia 76ers | RFA |
13 | Zach LaVine | Chicago Bulls | RFA |
14 | T.J. Warren | Phoenix Suns | 4-year/$50M deal |
The only other 2014 first-round pick to receive a contract extension was Gary Harris, who reportedly inked a four-year, $84-million extension with the Denver Nuggets. Everyone else is slated to become a restricted free agent so long as they receive a qualifying offer.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Jabari Parker, the No. 2 pick, did not reach a deal, likely because he's recovering from his second ACL surgery in two years. Parker has proven to be a talented volume scorer, but Milwaukee would presumably like to see him back on the court before making a firm commitment.
The same can probably be said of Zach LaVine, who is dealing with an ACL injury of his own. The Chicago Bulls are high on him - he represents the crown jewel in the Jimmy Butler trade - but, as with the Bucks, they would likely first need to see LaVine back on the floor.
Marcus Smart, meanwhile, publicly stated he hoped to re-up with the Boston Celtics, but the two sides couldn't agree on a number. The Celtics are pressed against the luxury tax with three max-contract players on the books and prioritized flexibility over the risk of losing Smart.