Jalen Green averaged 19.5 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists last season.
Rockets guard Jalen Green has agreed on a three-year contract extension to remain in Houston. Per multiple reports, the deal is worth up to $106 million.
The second overall pick in 2021 had until 6 p.m. ET to sign rookie-scale contract extensions.
Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green has agreed to a three-year, $106 million rookie contract extension, CAA’s Aaron Mintz, Andrew Morrison and Shakira Wardally told me and @BobbyMarks42. Player option in third season, providing ability to increase Green’s career earning potential. pic.twitter.com/rTcTPBitb4
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 21, 2024
Two Jalen contract notes, per sources: Jalen Green’s three-year, $106 million extension with the Rockets includes a 10% trade kicker. Jalen Suggs’ five-year, $150.5 million extension with the Magic is fully guaranteed.
— Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer) October 21, 2024
Green has shown flashes of greatness in his first three seasons but has mostly been known for his inconsistency. He turned heads last March when he went on a scoring tear to lead the Rockets to 11 straight wins. Green put up 30 or more points five times in eight of those games. He finished the season averaging 19.5 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists.
The Rockets finished the 2023-24 season with a 41-41 record. After making a 19-game improvement in the first season under coach Ime Udoka, the Rockets have adopted a playoffs-or-bust mantra this season.
More consistent play from Green could be the recipe the Rockets need to reach the postseason for the first time since James Harden led the team in 2020.
Information from the Associated Press was used in this report.
