Jalen Green, the second selection in last week’s draft, has signed his rookie contract with the Rockets, according to Jonathan Feigen of The Houston Chronicle. Green is the first of Houston’s four first-round picks to sign, Feigen states, citing a person with knowledge of the deal.
Green signed for 20% of the rookie scale, which is common for first-round picks. He will earn about $8.99M during his first season and could make up to $40.8M over the four-year deal.
The 19-year-old was the first major prospect to bypass college and sign with the newly formed G League Ignite team. In 15 games in the G League bubble in Orlando, Green averaged 17.9 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.8 assists per night, cementing his status as one of the best players in the draft.
He is preparing to make his Summer League debut this weekend, Feigen adds.
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