Supermax Eligible

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder Eligible to sign: July 6 Extension deadline: Oct. 20 Gilgeous-Alexander reached the supermax performance criteria (All-NBA in consecutive seasons) in the 2024 offseason but had to wait until now because he didn't have seven years of service. Now eligible, expect the newly crowned MVP to join the elite group of 13 players who have signed supermax contracts since 2017.

July Extension Candidates

Trae Young, Hawks Eligible to sign: July 6 Extension deadline: June 30, 2026 How the Hawks handle talks with Young will dictate how the roster is shaped in future seasons. On the surface, Young deserves the four-year, $229 million extension he is eligible to sign. The $51 million salary in 2026-27 would replace his $48.9 million player option. Young averaged a league-high 11.6 assists this season, the most since Russell Westbrook in 2020-21.

Kyrie Irving, Mavericks Eligible to sign: July 6 Extension deadline: June 30, 2026 Irving will likely be on two lists this summer: key extension candidates and free agents to watch. If Irving opts in to his $43 million salary prior to June 24, both sides will be allowed to negotiate a deal for up to four years and $267 million.

Waiting Until August

Luka Doncic, Lakers Eligible to sign: After NBA Finals, or Aug. 2 Extension deadline: June 30 Doncic and the Lakers can agree to a three-year, $160 million extension after the NBA Finals conclude. But because he was traded Feb. 2, the Lakers have to wait until Aug. 2 if the goal is to extend him for the maximum allowed: four years and $229 million.

Waiting Until October

Tyler Herro, Heat Eligible to sign: Oct. 1 Extension deadline: Oct. 20 Herro made it known after the season that signing an extension in Miami is a priority. Starting Oct. 1, Herro is eligible to tack on a three-year, $149.7 million extension to the two years ($31 million and $33 million) he has left on his contract.

Conclusion

The 2025 NBA offseason is set to be a pivotal period for several star players as they negotiate their contract extensions. With players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Trae Young, and Luka Doncic eligible for significant deals, the landscape of the league could shift dramatically based on these decisions.