Houston Rockets Delay Max Contracts for Jalen Green and Alperen Şengün

As the extension deadline looms, both players face the possibility of entering restricted free agency next summer.

The Houston Rockets have not offered max contract extensions to Jalen Green and Alperen Şengün as the Monday deadline approaches.
Both players have shown significant improvement, with Green excelling in preseason and Şengün recovering well from an ankle injury.
The Rockets may be considering a strategic delay in offering max contracts, similar to the Philadelphia 76ers' approach with Tyrese Maxey.
Şengün's impressive performance has sparked trade interest, notably from the Los Angeles Lakers, who need depth at the center position.
The decision to wait could allow the Rockets to maintain financial flexibility and match any offers in the next free agency period.