DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic is set to sign a $207 million supermax extension with the Dallas Mavericks.
The team sent an entourage to the Slovenian star’s home country to finish off the biggest contract in franchise history. News of Doncic’s five-year deal came as the Mavericks re-signed his most reliable scoring partner in the backcourt. Shooting guard Tim Hardaway Jr. is getting a $75 million, four-year contract. The 22-year-old Doncic has been first-team All-NBA twice. That distinction makes him the first player eligible for a supermax extension off his rookie deal.
In other NBA news:
— Mike Conley returned to Utah to help the Jazz finish what they started last season. Conley represents Utah’s biggest signing in free agency, agreeing to a three-year deal worth $68.04 million on the first day free agents could negotiate with NBA teams. Multiple teams showed interest in luring him away from the Jazz.
— The Brooklyn Nets have re-signed veteran big man Blake Griffin, who revived his career as part of the supporting cast for Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving. Brooklyn announced the signing on Monday without disclosing contract terms. Griffin signed as a free agent with Brooklyn on March 8. He averaged 10 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 26 games. Griffin also started all 12 of Brooklyn’s 2021 playoff games, averaging 9 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists. He made 14 of 36 from 3-point range in the postseason.
