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Situations to watch

The contracts, options and Cap crunches that will shape the next few months.

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Anthony Black Orlando Magic

Rookie-scale extension Extend now, or carry a $30.32M Cap hold into restricted Free Agency in 2027.

ORL Cap Sheet → Details →

Michael Porter Jr. Brooklyn Nets

Expiring contract · UFA 2027 $40.81M expiring deal: the biggest trade chip on the Nets’ books before he reaches Free Agency.

BKN Cap Sheet → Details →

RJ Barrett Toronto Raptors

Expiring contract · UFA 2027 $29.62M expiring deal on a team sitting just over the Tax line.

TOR Cap Sheet → Details →

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STRATEGY CRUNCH · OCT 27 The Aftermarket The NBA’s Second Draft CONTRACT OUTLOOK · OCT 15 Bargaining for Barrett An RJ Barrett Extension Outlook CONTRACT OUTLOOK · OCT 6 Betting on Black An Anthony Black Extension Outlook

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