Deni Avdija Contract Clause Could Cost Him $30 Million
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Portland Trail Blazers player Deni Avdija faces a potential $30 million loss on his next contract due to an NBA "year transition" rule. The trade finalizing in July 2024, after the July 1st cutoff, made him technically a fifth-year player, disqualifying him from a supermax deal. Despite this, Avdija is still expected to sign a lucrative contract estimated at $316 million over five years.
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- Deni Avdija could lose $30 million on his next contract due to an NBA trade timing technicality.
- The trade was finalized in July 2024, after the NBA's July 1st "year transition" date.
- This technicality prevents Avdija from being eligible for a potential "supermax" contract.
- Avdija is still projected to sign a large contract worth around $316 million over five years.
- The Portland Trail Blazers have started the season with three wins.
The Portland Trail Blazers have started the season with an impressive three consecutive wins and are favored to win their upcoming game against Memphis. Leading the team is player Deni Avdija, who may sign a contract extension at the end of the season. However, a complex contractual situation could impact his earnings.
According to analyst Sam Quinn, a seemingly minor detail could cost Avdija millions. Avdija's trade was agreed upon in late June 2024 and finalized in July. NBA rules stipulate that a "year transition" occurs on July 1st. Because of this, Avdija technically moved as a fifth-year player before playing any games that season, preventing him from receiving a "supermax" contract from the Blazers.
Avdija would have been eligible for a supermax deal had he made an All-NBA team in 2027 or 2028. This technicality could result in a difference of approximately $30 million over five years. Conversely, signing a lower contract might allow Portland to build a more competitive team due to NBA salary cap restrictions.
While not all eligible players receive a supermax offer, the potential $30 million is significant. Regardless, Avdija is projected by salary cap expert Bobby Marks to sign a substantial contract, potentially worth around $316 million over five years.
