The Kings and Jazz have agreed to contract extensions with two of the NBA’s most promising young stars, Domantas Sabonis and Jordan Clarkson, according to sources close to the situation. The deals are expected to be announced in the coming days.
Sabonis, the son of Hall of Famer Arvydas Sabonis, has been a key contributor for the Pacers since being traded from the Thunder in 2017. He was named an All-Star for the first time this season and is averaging 18.5 points, 12.4 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game.
Clarkson, who was acquired by the Jazz in a trade with the Cavaliers last year, has been a sparkplug off the bench for Utah. He is averaging 15.6 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game this season.
The deals are expected to be long-term, with both players likely to remain with their respective teams for the foreseeable future. The contracts will also likely include player options for each player, allowing them to become free agents after a certain number of years if they choose to do so.
The extensions are a sign that both teams are committed to building around their young stars and keeping them in their respective cities for the long haul. It also shows that both teams are confident in their ability to compete for championships in the near future.
It will be interesting to see how the contracts affect the salary cap for both teams, as well as how they will affect the team’s ability to sign other players in free agency. However, it is clear that both teams are making a commitment to their young stars and are confident that they can help lead them to success in the future.
