A lot of jargon is thrown around during NBA offseasons, including the term max contract. Last summer, there was a debate about whether the New York Knicks should sign RJ Barrett to a max deal worth a projected $185 million over five years.
Ultimately, the Knicks signed Barrett to a four-year extension worth up to $120 million. It will kick in at the start of the 2023-24 season, and the 23-year-old isn’t set to enter free agency until 2027.
So, what is a max contract?
What is a max contract in the NBA?
Outside of a supermax contract, a max contract is the most money an organization can spend on a player.