The 2022 NBA Draft class is eligible to sign Rookie Scale contract extensions this offseason. Each player has until late-October (right before the start of the 2025-26 regular season) to agree to an extension. If no agreement is reached, the player will be eligible for restricted free agency in the summer of 2026. A handful of players are ineligible to sign an extension, because they had team options declined or were waived at some point during their rookie scale contract.

By pick from that 2022 Draft, here’s where things stand for each player. We’ll also make a prediction on what happens before the late-October extension deadline.

For reference: The standard maximum extension (25% of the cap) these players can sign projects to be $246,662,400 over five years. The Designated Rookie Extension amount (30% of the cap) projects to be $295,994,880 over five years. We’re projecting this off a salary cap of $170.1 million for the 2026-27 season.

In order to qualify for the Designated Rookie Extension, a player must make All-NBA this coming season, or they can also qualify by winning MVP or Defensive Player of the Year this coming season. Cade Cunningham (All-NBA) and Evan Mobley (Defensive Player of the Year) qualified to jump to 30% of the cap max deals this past season.

This one is really simple. Paolo Banchero is Orlando’s franchise player. Franchise players get the max, and they get it with the Designated Rookie language too. Yes, the Magic are starting to get really expensive, but they’ve done everything knowing that Banchero would get a max deal when it was time. That time is now.

Projection: Five years, $246,662,400 (25% of the cap), no options; Designated Rookie language to bump the extension to five years, $295,994,880, no options.

#2 Chet Holmgren – Oklahoma City Thunder

There’s a bit more volatility here, only because Holmgren has missed considerable time in his first three NBA seasons. But the talent is undeniable, as is his fit with and importance to the Thunder. Because Oklahoma City is set up to handle three guys on max deals, they’ll likely give Holmgren the max. Bet on this one being a standard max contract though, without any Designated Rookie language.

Projection: Five years, $246,662,400 (25% of the cap), no options.

Smith still feels like he’s full of untapped potential. His fit has become in question with the Rockets though. Smith lost his starting spot last season, and now Houston has acquired Kevin Durant. With some other long-term money on the books too, it’s uncertain what will happen with Smith. For Houston, this will have to be somewhat creative and team-friendly to get done, similar to the deal Jalen Green signed last season. For Smith, he might be better off betting on himself, whether that’s with the Rockets or elsewhere, if he were to be traded.

Projection: No extension.

Things have been a little weird for Murray to this point. He had a really good rookie season, then took real steps forward in Year 2. Last season, Murray backslid quite a bit. He was mostly in an off-ball role, saw less shots and overall touches, and never really seemed to find an offensive rhythm. Still, Murray is Sacramento’s best wing/forward defender, and his offensive potential remains high. If the Kings make some expected roster tweaks this offseason, Murray could jump right back to where he was a year ago. That’s a guy you extend to have around long-term.

Projection: Five years, $140 million, no options.

#5 Jaden Ivey – Detroit Pistons

Ivey lost two-thirds of his season due to a broken leg. Before that, he was playing his best basketball since joining the NBA. On a Pistons roster that finally made sense, Ivey was making on-ball plays, and had the space to work as an off-ball shooter and cutter. He’s a perfect fit next to Cade Cunningham, as they complement each other very well.

Projection: Five years, $135 million, no options.

With Tyrese Haliburton likely to miss all of next season, Mathurin could explode in production and, thus, contract value. He’s already a good scorer, able to get downhill for baskets or fouls, as well as being an improving jump-shooter. That has value. Indiana is getting more and more expensive by the year though, so they have to be cautious about how much money they put on the books long-term. But not getting something done with Mathurin now could come back to bite them. They should offer $25 million AAV, but Mathurin may want to bet on himself and see if he can get even more next summer.

Projection: Five years, $125 million, no options.

#7 Shaedon Sharpe – Portland Trail Blazers

Sharpe is like Mathurin, only a little less proven. He’s a good scorer and developing playmaker, but Sharpe is an inconsistent shooter and his defense is still subpar. That makes extending him a bigger risk. The middle ground here could be a healthy contract size, but only a four-year length. That protects the Blazers a bit in case thing go sideways.

Projection: Four years, $112 million, no options.

Atlanta did a great job locking up Jalen Johnson on a five-year, $150 million deal that is a flat $30 million per season. They should look to do the same with Daniels, but for a bit less per season. A compromise could be a four-year deal for $25 million AAV, but the Hawks should push for five years to get their core locked in.

Projection: Five years, $125 million, no options.

Sochan is still very much a work in progress. After experimenting with him as a big point guard, San Antonio went back to using him as a do-everything forward. That’s the best role for Sochan, who is an important player for the Spurs. Expect this to be a creative deal, likely with team control on the end of the contract.

Projection: Four years, $80 million, team option final season.

Davis was waived by the Memphis Grizzlies after being traded there from the Washington Wizards. A questionable pick when drafted, things never really came together for Davis. He’s trying to get his career going in the G League.

#11 Ousmane Dieng – Oklahoma City Thunder

Dieng hasn’t come along like fellow draftees Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams. Maybe he’s a late-bloomer, but given how expensive the roster is trending, combined with an ever-present lack of roster spots, the Thunder can’t extend Dieng now.

Projection: No extension.

#12 Jalen Williams – Oklahoma City Thunder

Williams has been awesome for the Thunder since Day 1. He’s a complete star. Given that Williams has already made an All-NBA team, Oklahoma City is going to go with a full max, with Designated Rookie language to get him in the fold long-term.

Projection: Five years, $246,662,400 (25% of the cap), no options; Designated Rookie language to bump the extension to five years, $295,994,880, no options.

#13 Jalen Duren – Detroit Pistons

Duren is rapidly improving. He’s gotten better defensively and his offensive game is rounding out nicely. Detroit is still looking for frontcourt upgrades, but they seem to be to work with Duren, not to replace him. He’s not anywhere near a max deal, but bigs still get paid in the NBA. Look for Duren to get something similar, if not the same, as Jaden Ivey.

Projection: Five years, $135 million, no options.

The Raptors like Agbaji, and he’s played well since getting to Toronto. The challenge for Agbaji when it comes to an extension is that he’s still somewhat unproven. The bigger challenge is that Toronto has a whole bunch of wings to sort through.

Projection: No extension.

#15 Mark Williams – Phoenix Suns (trade pending from Charlotte Hornets)

It’s been quite a few months for Williams. He got healthy, got traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, saw the trade rescinded due to long-term health concerns. Then he awkwardly returned to the Charlotte Hornets, before getting traded to the Suns at the 2025 NBA Draft. A fresh start is needed for Williams, but given the uncertainty with his health and the fact the Phoenix just got him, they should both bypass an extension. If he works out, they can hammer out a new deal in restricted free agency next offseason.

Projection: No extension.

After playing for two seasons, Griffin retired from professional basketball to dedicate himself to his ministry.

#17 Tari Eason – Houston Rockets

Eason has established himself as an awesome backup forward for the Rockets. He plays with great energy, defends like crazy and gets on the glass. The offensive game is still a work in progress, but Eason is the kind of guy all good teams have. $20 million might seem like a lot for a reserve forward, but there’s a lot of untapped potential still with Eason. Houston should lock him up on a long-term deal.

Projection: Five years, $100 million, no options.

Terry started putting things together consistently this past season. However, he’s still unproven. And Terry is still caught up in a mix of a bunch of guards, and he’s not great playing up as a forward. There’s just not enough here to justify an extension.

Projection: No extension.

#19 Jake LaRavia – Sacramento Kings

Because the Memphis Grizzlies declined LaRavia’s fourth-year rookie scale team option, he’s not extension-eligible. The Kings are limited to signing LaRavia to a contract starting at the amount of the declined option at $5.2 million. That could put LaRavia in play for other teams in free agency.

Branham hasn’t been able to crack the Spurs rotation for consistent minutes. San Antonio’s guard group has gotten deeper since Branham was drafted too. There won’t be an extension here.

Projection: No extension.

Braun has grown from good reserve to good starter for the Nuggets. He’s a key part of the team. Denver is already carrying a lot of long-term salary, but they aren’t going to want to mess around and risk Braun getting a big offer sheet as a restricted free agent next summer. The Nuggets have also been aggressive about extending their own players. It’ll put more money on the books, but Denver has to do what it takes to get Braun locked in.

Projection: Four years, $120 million, no options.

It’s been kind of a weird journey for Kessler so far. He was a very pleasant surprise as a rookie. Seemed to lose some favor as a sophomore, then got back in the good graces last season. He’s an excellent defender and rebounder, and his offensive game is coming along nicely. Kessler should be a part of what the Jazz are building, both now and moving forward, yet trade rumors persist. Utah could shut all that down by extending the young center.

Projection: Four years, $120 million, no options.

#23 David Roddy – Houston Rockets

Roddy is on a two-way deal with the Rockets after bouncing around the NBA during his first three seasons. He’s no longer extension-eligible.

Beauchamp is a free agent after finishing last season on a two-way contract with the Knicks. He’s no longer extension-eligible.

#25 Blake Wesley – San Antonio Spurs

Like backcourt mate and fellow 2022 draftee Malaki Branham, Wesley hasn’t cracked the Spurs guard rotation. Several other players are in front of him in the backcourt pecking order now too. No extension is coming here.

Projection: No extension.

Moore finished last season on a two-way deal with the Hornets and is now a free agent. He’s no longer extension-eligible.

Miami has to be careful here. Jovic is brimming with potential, but he’s been injury prone over his first few NBA years. Going more than $15 million AAV is putting a lot of risk on the Heat’s side. For Jovic, that’s probably too team-friendly to sign. This one will probably play out to restricted free agency in 2026.

Projection: No extension.

Baldwin is with the LA Clippers on a two-way deal after bouncing around some for a few years. He’s no longer extension-eligible.

Washington is a free after playing last year on a two-way deal with the Suns. He’s no longer extension-eligible.

This one is tough. The Nuggets love Watson. He’s a terrific defensive player. He’s shown real improvement as a shooter too. But there’s no path to a regular starting role for him in Denver. Given that the Nuggets are carrying a ton of long-term money, and have to get a deal done with Christian Braun, it’s hard to see them going too big to keep Watson. This one will probably play out for a year, then will get re-addressed in restricted free agency next summer.

Projection: No extension.