Life for restricted free agents was abysmal during the 2025 offseason. Josh Giddey was really the only one among the group to get a deal anywhere close to a desirable contract. That could spell trouble for next year's crop, including Dyson Daniels of the Atlanta Hawks.
Jake Fischer came around with his latest roundup of NBA intel. After a grueling summer for the restricted free agents, the NBA insider dove into some of the noteworthy rookie scale extension candidates who are entering the last year of their current contracts.
Jalen Duren and Daniels commanded the bulk of his attention, with Fischer of the belief that either could command offer sheets at $30 million per season if they were to hit the open market next offseason.