It is revealed that Ethan s contract renewal priority is greater than KD: The guaranteed salary is slightly lower than Xiao Jia. Choosing a short contract is a compromise plan

On August 17, ESPN reporter Tim McMahon once again talked about the Rockets' early contract renewal of Durant and Ethan when he was a guest on the NBA Today program. He made it clear that the Rockets and Durant's early contract renewal negotiations have not been carried out, and the Rockets have been actively promoting early contract renewal with Ethan.

Tim McMahon said: The Rockets may not be negotiating a contract renewal with Durant, but Houston has been trying hard to promote an early contract renewal with Tari Ethan. The most important thing for the Rockets this summer is to renew Ethan early, because Ethan's early contract renewal needs to be completed before October 26, while Durant's renewal can be postponed until June 30 next summer.

The Rockets reached a five-year, 122 million early contract renewal contract with Jabbarri Jr. This summer, Ethan is eligible to renew his contract early, and Houston hopes Ethan will accept a contract with a guaranteed salary lower than Jabbarri Jr.

Jabbarri Smith Jr.'s early contract renewal of 122 million yuan for five years has no player options or team options, but it is also fully guaranteed, with an average salary of 24.4 million yuan per year.

Note Tim McMahon's wording - I hope Ethan's contract guarantee amount is lower than Jabbarri Jr. In other words, Ethan's total contract can be greater than Jabbarri, because there can be incentive clauses in the contract.

For example: The Rockets had previously given Kevin Porter a four-year contract of 82.5 million, but this contract contains multiple incentive clauses, and only the first year is fully guaranteed, the second year is partial guarantee, and the next two years is directly insured.

Previously, Rockets' notebook Dubos analyzed that Ethan's potential is enough to allow him to get a higher contract than Jabbarri Jr., but considering Ethan's durability/injury and other issues, it makes it difficult for the Rockets to make a choice. Both sides can choose a compromise plan, that is, Ethan accepts a short contract contract, or simply wait until the summer of 2026 to discuss renewal. Next season, Ethan's health determines what age and amount of contract the Rockets give him.