Klutch Sports has picked up another client, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, who reports (via Twitter) that Trail Blazers swingman Gary Trent Jr. is the latest player to sign with Rich Paul‘s agency. Trent will be represented by Paul and agent Lucas Newton, Woj adds.
Trent had a strong showing during the NBA’s restart in Orlando, averaging 16.9 PPG on .516/.507/.778 in eight seeding games (34.1 MPG) as the Blazers clinched a playoff spot. He had recorded 7.7 PPG on .426/.388/.833 shooting in 53 games (20.0 MPG) prior to the hiatus before emerging as one of the team’s top rotation players in the summer.
As a former second-round pick, Trent won’t be eligible for a rookie scale extension before his first NBA contract ends. However, he’ll be able to sign a veteran extension this offseason, as Bobby Marks of ESPN observes (Twitter link).
Trent’s maximum possible extension projects to be worth in the neighborhood of $53MM over four years, starting in 2021/22. He’d be able to sign for significantly more than that if he reaches restricted free agency in 2021.
Paul and Klutch Sports have generally exhibited a preference for taking their clients to free agency, so that may be the more likely outcome for Trent. For now, the Blazers still have a bargain on their hands — Trent is due to make just $1.66MM next season.
I can give Gary Trent Jr. 4 years 32 million contract extension.
Compare to Seth Curry.
After Spurs won Title Patty Mill signed 50 million contract?