# The Most Interesting 2026 NBA Rookie Extension Candidates (Western Conference)

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Podcast: [Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hardwood-knocks-an-nba-podcast-47033)
Published: 2026-04-22T09:00:35+00:00
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## Resource

We interrupt your NBA playoff programming for extension talk! Dan and Mort Jensen of the 'The NBA Podcast' spotlight the 2026 NBA rookie extension candidates from the Western Conference that they find most fascinating. TIMESTAMPS⤵️ 0:00 - INTRO 1:02 - Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs 5: 08 - Amen Thompson, Houston Rockets 17:09 - Brice Sensabaugh, Utah Jazz 24:23 - Keyonte George, Utah Jazz 32:20 - Scoot Henderson, Portland Trail Blazers 40:44 - Brandin Podziemski, Golden State Warriors 51:58 - Cason Wallace, Oklahoma City Thunder SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH JOIN OUR DISCORD SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TikTok: @hardwoodknocks Twitter @HardwoodKnocks Instagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavale Dan's Twitter: @danfavale Dan's IG: @danfavale Grant's Bluesky: @granthughes BUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️ hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

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