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Rockets' Thompson Deal Shifts Rookie Contracts | Golden State Warriors News
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- Sep 4, 2026
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Amen Thompson just signed a massive five-year, $208 million deal with the Houston Rockets — the second major rookie extension this offseason after Victor Wembanyama. Both players chose slightly less than max value, hinting at a new trend: young stars are prioritizing security over top dollar now. This could pressure the Warriors to act on Brandin Podziemski’s contract, even if they’re tight on cap space. Podziemski might accept a team-friendly deal around $15M/year instead of pushing for $20M, avoiding the chaos of restricted free agency. While the Warriors can wait, Podziemski may see the smart move is locking in now — especially if he has a breakout year, which could force them to pay up later anyway. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ef3391dfeb0df1cd