Los Angeles Lakers striker Kyle Kuzma has agreed to a three-year extension of $ 40 million, including a player option before the 2023-2024 season, sources told ESPN.
Kuzma, 25, ended talks on Sunday about his rookie extension.
In a rare extension of the headless rookie contract, which includes a player option, the business allows Kuzma to become an unrestricted free agent at the age of 28. This is a benefit for Kuzma if it exceeds its extension, which starts with the 2021-2022 season.
Kuzma is vying for a starting job with the Lakers, who will begin defending their NBA title Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Staples Center.
In his first three NBA seasons with reigning champion Lakers, Kuzma started 114 games and averaged 16 points. Kuzma was the 27th pick in the 2017 NBA Draft.