“We didn’t spend one second discussing an extension for him,” said Sullinger’s representative, the estimable David Falk. “Danny [Ainge] wasn’t in a position to give the max, so there was really nothing to talk about.
“I’ve never done a contract extension for a rookie who didn’t make the max since 1996. You have to understand I’m not a rookie in this league. The GMs all know.”
That is not to say that Falk necessarily believes Sullinger is worthy right now of a maximum contract; he just sees no benefit in agreeing to a number before the marketplace has a chance to weigh in.