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Parker, LaVine, Smart headline 2014 draft class members without extensions

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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.

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