Benefits of extending rookie deals early

[VeveJones007]

Originally Posted by JAFF

It sounds like a good idea, and it is very team friendly. Just don't expect it with Nelson or Leonard. They will want to get to FA and cash in.

That isn’t the point. Of course you lock of Nelson and Leonard at expensive rates. Having this much cap space, rolling it over, and front loading some deals will make it more likely for them to afford their own 2nd and 3rd tier players or guys who break out late. There's a reason blue chip guys don't hit the free agent market. It’s guys like Wilson, Moore, and Walker who it affects.