The Boston Celtics have tied Jayson Tatum right down to a brand new five-year deal value a reported $314m (£245m).
The 26-year-old led the Celtics to a record-breaking 18th NBA Championship final season with a five-game victory over the Mavericks.
Tatum, a 3rd total draft choose in 2017, overtakes team-mate Jaylen Brown as the very best participant within the NBA.
Brad Stevens, the Celtics’ president of basketball operations, mentioned the franchise is “clearly ecstatic” that Tatum, a four-time All-NBA star, selected to commit his future to them.
Elsewhere, LeBron James’ hopes of enjoying along with his son Bronny for the La Lakers are nonetheless alive after he signed a brand new deal on the west coast.
The 39-year-old signed a two-year extension with the Lakers final week in what’s more likely to be his closing cope with the franchise.
The deal is reportedly value $104m (£81.5m).
Bronny was chosen by the Lakers within the second spherical of the NBA Draft in June.
LeBron has been open about his ambition to turn into the primary father-son partnership in NBA historical past by enjoying with Bronny earlier than the tip of his profession.