Devin Booker will reportedly become the highest-paid player in NBA history after signing a two-year, $145 million maximum contract extension with the Phoenix Suns through the 2029-2030 season, according to ESPN. The 28-year-old’s annual salary of $72.5 million after the extension is the richest annual average for a contract in NBA history.

CHET HOLMGREN AND THE OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER ... The Thunder grew from upstarts to champions in the blink of an eye. Now, their stars' bank accounts are growing, too. Chet Holmgren agreed to a fully guaranteed five-year maximum rookie extension worth up to $250 million.

Thunder prospect guard Nikola Topic revealed one thing about the NBA he's going to have to adapt to as a rookie. With a few games under his belt, Oklahoma City Thunder prospect Nikola Topic is adapting to an NBA regimen, including back-to-back games, which is something he’s getting used to.

All this comes after the Phoenix Suns traded superstar Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks and the 10th pick (Khaman Maluach) in the 2025 NBA Draft. The Boston Celtics also began a refresh by trading Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trailblazers and Kristaps Porziņģis to the Atlanta Hawks.