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Charlotte Hornets signing Terry Rozier to 4-year, $97M max extension

Aug. 19 (UPI) -- Standout guard Terry Rozier agreed to a four-year maximum contract extension with the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday.

League sources told ESPN, The Athletic and Sports Illustrated that Rozier's four-year pact is worth $97 million. The guaranteed deal will keep Rozier under contract with the Hornets through the 2025-26 season.

The team has yet to confirm the agreement.

Rozier finished as the Hornets' leading scorer last season, averaging a career-high 20.4 points per game on 45% shooting from the field. He also had career bests in assists (4.