The Lakers have glitz, glamour and 16 NBA titles. Still, they're the only team in the league without a player on a rookie-scale contract.
Every other club has at least one generally team-friendly rookie-scale deal on its books. The Suns boast seven such deals, nearly half of the 16 guaranteed contracts on their roster, and it makes sense, given the team's commitment to youth this season. The Wizards also have seven rookie-scale contracts, but they have playoff aspirations this season. One of their rookie-scale guys, John Wall, will be getting a hefty raise soon, since he agreed to a maximum-salary extension earlier this summer. For now, though, he's still a bargain, as is Larry Sanders of the Bucks, who also has signed an extension during the season.
Teams aren't so lucky with every rookie-scale contract. The Celtics gave up Fab Melo via trade with the Grizzlies, and Memphis turned around and waived last year's 22nd overall pick. His deal will still be on the team's books, though we don't list it below.
The Sixers are in the middle of the pack with four rookie deals, but they should be climbing the chart soon, since they have a pair of unsigned 2013 draft picks in Nerlens Noel and Michael Carter-Williams. The Spurs haven't signed 28th overall pick Livio Jean-Charles, but he seems likely to play overseas this season, so San Antonio will probably stay with two rookie-scale contracts this year.
Here's the complete list, with the year the contract expires in parentheses:
Phoenix Suns (7)
- Alex Len (2017)
- Archie Goodwin (2017)
- Kendall Marshall (2016)
- Miles Plumlee (2016)
- Marcus Morris (2015)
- Markieff Morris (2015)
- Eric Bledsoe (2014)
Washington Wizards (7)
- Otto Porter (2017)
- Bradley Beal (2016)
- Chris Singleton (2015)
- Jan Vesely (2015)
- Trevor Booker (2014)
- Kevin Seraphin (2014)
- John Wall (2014)*
Utah Jazz (6)
- Trey Burke (2017)
- Rudy Gobert (2017)
- Alec Burks (2015)
- Enes Kanter (2015)
- Derrick Favors (2014)
- Gordon Hayward (2014)
Cleveland Cavaliers (5)
- Anthony Bennett (2017)
- Dion Waiters (2016)
- Tyler Zeller (2016)
- Kyrie Irving (2015)
- Tristan Thompson (2015)
Sacramento Kings (5)
- Ben McLemore (2017)
- Jimmer Fredette (2015)
- DeMarcus Cousins (2014)
- Patrick Patterson (2014)
- Greivis Vasquez (2014)
Boston Celtics (5)
- Kelly Olynyk (2017)
- Jared Sullinger (2016)
- MarShon Brooks (2015)
- Avery Bradley (2014)
- Jordan Crawford (2014)
Milwaukee Bucks (5)
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (2017)
- John Henson (2016)
- Brandon Knight (2015)
- Larry Sanders (2014)*
- Ekpe Udoh (2014)
Oklahoma City Thunder (5)
- Steven Adams (2017)
- Andre Roberson (2017)
- Perry Jones III (2016)
- Jeremy Lamb (2016)
- Reggie Jackson (2015)
Orlando Magic (5)
- Victor Oladipo (2017)
- Maurice Harkless (2016)
- Andrew Nicholson (2016)
- Tobias Harris (2015)
- Nikola Vucevic (2015)
Charlotte Bobcats (4)
- Cody Zeller (2017)
- Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (2016)
- Bismack Biyombo (2015)
- Kemba Walker (2015)
Golden State Warriors (4)
- Nemanja Nedovic (2017)
- Harrison Barnes (2016)
- Festus Ezeli (2016)
- Klay Thompson (2015)
Minnesota Timberwolves (4)
- Gorgui Dieng (2017)
- Shabazz Muhammad (2017)
- Ricky Rubio (2015)
- Derrick Williams (2015)
Philadelphia 76ers (4) #
- Arnett Moultrie (2016)
- Royce White (2016)
- Tony Wroten (2016)
- Evan Turner (2014)
Portland Trail Blazers (4)
- C.J. McCollum (2017)
- Meyers Leonard (2016)
- Damian Lillard (2016)
- Thomas Robinson (2016)
Atlanta Hawks (3)
- Dennis Schröder (2017)
- John Jenkins (2016)
- Jared Cunningham (2016)
Denver Nuggets (3)
- Evan Fournier (2016)
- Kenneth Faried (2015)
- Jordan Hamilton (2015)
Detroit Pistons (3)
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (2017)
- Andre Drummond (2016)
- Greg Monroe (2014)
Chicago Bulls (3)
- Tony Snell (2017)
- Marquis Teague (2016)
- Jimmy Butler (2015)
Houston Rockets (2)
- Terrence Jones (2016)
- Donatas Motiejunas (2016)
Indiana Pacers (2)
- Solomon Hill (2017)
- Paul George (2014)
Memphis Grizzlies (2)
- Ed Davis (2014)
- Quincy Pondexter (2014)
New Orleans Pelicans (2)
- Anthony Davis (2016)
- Austin Rivers (2016)
New York Knicks (2)
- Tim Hardaway Jr. (2017)
- Iman Shumpert (2015)
San Antonio Spurs (2) #
- Cory Joseph (2015)
- Kawhi Leonard (2015)
Toronto Raptors (2)
- Terrence Ross (2016)
- Jonas Valanciunas (2016)
Brooklyn Nets (1)
- Mason Plumlee (2017)
Dallas Mavericks (1)
- Shane Larkin (2017)
Los Angeles Clippers (1)
- Reggie Bullock (2017)
Miami Heat (1)
- Norris Cole (2015)
Los Angeles Lakers (0)
*—Player has received rookie-scale extension
#—Team has unsigned 2013 first-round pick
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