The offer includes a player option in the third season, giving Green the ability to increase his disposable income on the street, sources said.
Green is the first NBA player to successfully negotiate a 2-plus-1 rookie extension at a nine-figure price.
For Green, 22, the engagement is another trend-setting year. He pioneered the NBA’s G League Ignite as the first signing in 2020 and then went second overall to the Rockets in the 2021 draft.
The three-year deal provides Green with short-term financial flexibility and the ability to earn more than $240 million total over the next five years, more than the $224 million peak wave, thanks to his eligibility for an extension beginning in October. . 2026 and the power to decide in the week of the 25th.
Green closed the extreme season strong, significantly expanding his power on jump shots and shots near the rim in March and April. During the Rockets’ 11-game winning streak in March, Green averaged 30.2 points on 50% shooting from the floor and 45% from three.
His 545 career 3-pointers rank fifth-most by a player in his first three NBA seasons.
