This is that time of the year when teams try to tie down their players on long-term deals. This is due to the fact that they can start the new season in peace and that their best players are secured. Golden State Warriors recently extended Jordan Poole and Andrew Wiggins on long-term deals. Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks have also made moves by reportedly extending De’Andre Hunter’s contract. The four-year extension will allow Hunter to avoid free agency next off-season.

Atlanta Hawks selected DeAndre Hunter 4th overall in the 2019 NBA draft. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Hawks and Hunter have agreed to a four-year extension worth $95 million. Monday was the deadline for a rookie-scale contract extension and the Hawks managed to extend Hunter just in time.

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De’Andre Hunter averaged 13.4 points, 1.3 assists, and 3.3 rebounds last season with the Hawks, as they lost to Miami Heat in the first round of the playoffs. However, despite being picked as number 4 in the 2019 draft, he has failed to impress many fans. NBA fans took to Twitter to react to Hunter’s contract extension.

NBA Twitter reacts to Atlanta Hawks extending DeAndre Hunter’s contract

De’Andre Hunter will make $9 million this season. However, he is set to make $23.7 million from next season till the 2026-27 season. Fans are not pleased with Hunter getting such a huge contract extension.

Following are some of the best reactions to De’Andre Hunter’s contract extension:

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Upon his arrival, DeAndre Hunter was labeled as ‘Baby Kawhi’ due to a similar style of play to Kawhi Leonard. But all hasn’t been well for Hunter since his arrival. Hopefully, Atlanta Hawks’ big investment in Hunter pays off.

Trae Young and Atlanta Hawks set to start regular season vs Houston Rockets

Atlanta Hawks ended their preseason with a 9-point loss against the New Orleans Pelicans. The Hawks were 2-2 in the preseason and start their regular season against the Rockets at the State Farm Arena. They play their first three games at home.

However, then they have five straight games on the road, starting with two consecutive games in Detroit. Trae Young was in phenomenal form last season with the Hawks. He will be poised to improve upon last season’s performances.

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Strong performances against Milwaukee Bucks in the preseason will be a massive confidence booster for the Hawks ahead of the regular season. However, preseason is preseason and the real test starts on Wednesday.