Two NBA franchises have already tied their futures to their 2010 draft investments.
The Washington Wizards wasted little time throwing max money ($80 million over five seasons) at John Wall this summer. Then the Milwaukee Bucks pounced on Larry Sanders (four years, $44 million) before the former VCU star played his way into another price range.
And these should only be the beginning.
Team executives and player representatives have from now until October 31 to finalize contract extensions for these rising stars. The uncertainty ahead on next summer's restricted free-agent market could be fuel for both parties to get something signed soon.
With an already solid body of work and the potential for dramatic improvements down the line, all of these players deserve lengthy discussions from their current employers. But which conversations will result in contract extensions?
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