Anthony Davis and Damian Lillard Ink Mega-Extensions

Late last night, Anthony Davis announced that he had agreed to a 5 year - $145 million extension! With Davis eligible for the Derrick Rose Rule Extension, his max contract can reach 30% of the team's salary cap (most players with Davis' experience can only earn 25% of the cap). Davis' deal will kick in beginning in 2016-2017, and run through the 2020-2021 season, unless he opts out. The deal includes a player option for the 5th year, giving Davis even more financial flexibility. Considering he is the NBA's most valuable asset, it's no surprise the the Pelicans were so proactive in locking him up.

This morning, Damian Lillard agreed to a 5 year - $120 million extension with Portland. Unlike Davis, his deal has no player option. Barring trade, Lillard will be a Blazer through the 2020-2021 season, when he will be 30. Lillard is the Blazers' designated player, so he can become eligible for the Derrick Rose Rule if he makes an All-NBA Team this year. Depending on his performance, Lillard's extension will be worth either $120 or $145 over the course of the deal. With LaMarcus Aldridge leaving Portland (more on this later), it was vital for the Blazers to lock up the other half of their dynamic duo. Keeping Lillard in town will at the very least fill seats, and hopefully lure another star big man to rebuild the franchise.

Spurs Wheel and Deal

Since the break of dawn, the Spurs have been making moves nonstop. I guess that's the advantage of going to bed before midnight. Actually, the Spurs moves began last night, when they signed Kawhi Leonard to a 5-year - $90 million extension. With Kawhi as their designated player, the Spurs could give him a 5 year deal, locking him up through 2020.