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The nine superstars are expected to get a fat deal this summer? Lakers Doncic leads, and the Suns and Heat are facing a dilemma

12:38pm, 27 June 2025Basketball

As the league's salary cap soars, it doesn't feel very strange that NBA players are now getting $50 to $60 million in salary. After all, as a signature of each team, or even a league money tree, these superstars bring more potential benefits than their actual salary, so bosses usually don’t stingy.

For example, the nine superstars in the league are expected to get a fat deal this summer, with Lakers leader Luca Doncic leading the way. As for teams like the Suns and the Heat, they seem to be facing a dilemma. Devin Booker and Taylor Hero obviously have this qualification, but if the parent team gives it, it will basically lock the upper limit of development.

Among all the players on the list, Luca Doncic is in the lead in both fame and achievements. Although Luca Doncic's contract renewal price has become lower due to changing teams, it still seems very high compared to ordinary players. During the offseason, he and the Lakers can sign a maximum of 4 years of US$229 million in fat contracts. Luca Doncic has another option, which is to sign a three-year, $165 million contract and comes with a player option. This has a dual meaning. On the one hand, as long as Luca Doncic stays healthy, he has the opportunity to maximize his interests. At the same time, if the Lakers are not good at operating well and cannot see hope for the championship, he can also choose to leave as soon as possible.

The Suns lost Kevin Durant, which has almost become a reality, but management has made it clear that the team will not be able to rebuild. The Suns plan to use a huge contract to keep Devin Booker in Phoenix. The latter does not seem to have such a strong obsession with competing for the championship, so as long as the Suns give the contract, Devin Booker will most likely accept it. The problem is that the Suns have the Big Three, and they missed the playoffs this year. No matter how they adjust, they may not have the hope of winning the championship. It takes courage to spend money like this.

Heat are also quite embarrassing. Although they have entered the playoffs, they are more of the Eastern Conference, which is all due to their peers. Taylor Herro combines his ability and room for improvement, and he is indeed the most anticipated player for the Heat, but like many mid-level teams, he takes this type of player as the core, especially when offering high-paying contracts, the upper limit is also clear at a glance.

The Grizzlies have sent Desmond Bain away. This operation must be very profitable. In addition to maximizing his value and getting two rotation players and up to four first-round picks, the Grizzlies have thrown the problem of renewal to the Magic. In this case, Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. have an extremely high probability of getting a big contract for the Grizzlies. In addition, Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic, Knicks center Carl Anthony Towns, Spurs defender Daron Fox and Hawks star Trae Young are also qualified to get a big contract.

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