NBA Rumors Roundup: Steph Curry on the verge of signing a $1 billion deal, 15 NBA executives unanimously name Luka Doncic best U-25 player, and more - September 14th, 2022

Steph Curry is close to sealing a mouthwatering $1 billion deal with Under Armour. The NBA sharpshooter's potential new contract is unimaginable given his previous deal paid only $4 million per season.

Luka Doncic is showing the basketball world that he could eventually become the face of the NBA at EuroBasket. Currently, 15 NBA executives already consider him the best player under the age of 25 in the league.

Dennis Schroder’s name as a free agent shouldn’t last very long. After a spectacular knockout game against Greece, the journeyman could find his next team soon.

Steph Curry could re-sign with Under Armour for potentially a $1 billion lifetime contract

Back in 2013, Steph Curry ditched Nike for Under Armour, a move that many basketball fans questioned. Curry's deal was worth $4 million per year that time.

After his current contract with Under Armour, which is reportedly $215 million, expires in 2024, the Golden State Warriors point guard is about to sign a lifetime contract worth $1 billion.

Matt Sullivan of Rolling Stone said this on the potential deal:

“He’s nearly locked a lifetime contract with Under Armour worth potentially more than $1 billion.”

Steph Curry and Under Armour have "nearly locked" down a lifetime contract worth more than $1 billion, per @sullduggery 😳💰 @brkicks

Steph's current deal with UA runs through 2024 https://t.co/ulDtjdxvs1

In 2018, due to a conflict of interest between Curry and UA founder Kevin Plank, Curry was on the verge of terminating his contract. However, both parties eventually resolved their differences after Curry was given a separate line of shoes, similar to Jordan's.

The reigning NBA Finals MVP opened up to Matt Sullivan about the 2018 meeting with Kevin Plank:

“I don’t have to raise my voice to get mad. That’s the best part about it.”

Steph Curry will become the second active player in the NBA to have a lifetime contract with a shoe brand. LeBron James has one with Nike.

Luka Doncic is a unanimous choice among 15 NBA executives as the best player under 25

Luka's trajectory continues to skyrocket, especially with his showing at the EuroBasket, where he could lead defending champs Slovenia to another title. After making the All-NBA team in the last three years, Doncic is clearly poised for more.

HoopsHype interviewed 15 NBA GMs for the best player under 25 years old. Here’s Michael Scotto on the results of that poll:

“Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic was the unanimous first choice among NBA executives polled, while Evan Mobley and Anthony Edwards were two of the top risers.”

.@JalenRose's Top 5 NBA Players Under 25:

1. Luka Doncic
2. Jayson Tatum
3. Donovan Mitchell
4. Devin Booker
5. Trae Young https://t.co/bjUFHHOzVb

Last season, Luka Doncic was at his influential best when the Dallas Mavericks took down the number one seed Phoenix Suns in seven games. He showed that he can carry a team deep into the postseason after the Mavericks reached the Western Conference Finals.

Luka Doncic was bleeding from the head after taking a brutal elbow against France in EuroBasket.

He then TOOK OVER with 47 PTS and single-handedly won Slovenia the game 😤 https://t.co/q6xnLJkoxd

If Slovenia win the EuroBasket again, it will be because “Luka Magic” was at his best.

Several teams could be calling to sign Dennis Schroder after his quarterfinal performance against Greece

Dennis Schroder reminded the basketball world of how good he is. Playing against Giannis Antetokounmpo and Greece in the quarterfinals, the diminutive point guard sizzled on the court.

The NBA journeyman ended the game with 26 points and eight assists. He also shot three of six from deep. He was the catalyst for the Germans as they beat Antetokounmpo and Greece, 107-96.

After the resounding win, NBA Insider Marc Stein promptly tweeted:

“Quite a bold step for Dennis Schroder to play in this EuroBasket without an NBA contract in hand, but there's a rising buzz in league circles about his job prospects. Schroder will almost certainly have a new team by month's end after helping host Germany make the semifinals.”

Quite a bold step for Dennis Schroder to play in this @EuroBasket without an NBA contract in hand ... but there's a rising buzz in league circles about his job prospects. Schroder will almost certainly have a new team by month's end after helping host Germany make the semifinals.

Schroder, a former teammate of LeBron James with the LA Lakers, could reunite with the superstar in LA. The German point guard has expressed an interest in moving to LA and his recent performances could push the front office to make a move.