The Golden State Warriors aren't too concerned with Monday's deadline for rookie extensions this year, but that's not to say they won't have an eye on deals that get done around the league as they prepare for another contract situation next offseason.
The Portland Trail Blazers executed what initially appears as a pair of team-friendly contracts on Sunday, potentially giving the Warriors leverage when it comes to negotiations with Brandin Podziemski in less than 12 months time.
Trail Blazers deals might set the market for Brandin Podziemski
As reported by ESPN's Shams Charania, Portland has signed young duo Shaedon Sharpe and Toumani Carama to four-year, $90 million and four-year, $82 million extensions respectively on the eve of the season.