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The offseason has been nothing short of a thrilling ride. There have been several rumors erupting every day about some major athletes switching sides. Other than that, there are several athletes who have actually been traded and moved to a new team. Recently one such news about one of Rich Paul’s deals broke the internet.

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Paul is a well-known agent who has gained a lot of popularity in recent years. In fact, he is widely regarded as one of the best agents in the game ever. So, when he recently pulled off a $55 million deal, several fans were angry saying that they’re now ruining their own franchise.

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Jordan Clarkson signs a contract extension

Jordan Clarkson is a 31-year-old guard for the Utah Jazz. He was previously with the Cleveland Cavaliers till 2019 then he signed to the Jazz and has been with the team since. However, after the end of last season, he was adamant about using his $14.26 million player option to avoid free agency.

As it turns out, the Florida native is in fact interested in staying with the Utah team. According to Shams Charania of the Athletic and Stadium, Clarkson and Jazz are preparing for a $55 million deal. The contract will be valid through 2025-26.

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Charania tweeted, “Utah’s Jordan Clarkson, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul and agent Brandon Cavanaugh are finalizing a three-year, $55 million contract renegotiation and extension with the Jazz.” The insider added that the “Deal includes next season and two new years through 2025-26.”

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Paul has been heavily involved in this deal and his role in this big money deal is being looked down on by fans. Although this is a lucrative deal for Clarkson and everyone involved, fans feel that this is going to have a negative effect on the team and their financial condition. Regardless of the narrative on the internet, the athlete is surely coming out of this a lot richer.

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It is understandable that the fans will look at it as an L for the team considering Clarkson is yet to help the team with a title.

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Fans blast Jordan Clarkson over his new contract

Clarkson has been in decent form, especially last season. He averaged 20.8 points with 4 rebounds and 4.4 assists last season. However, that is not a championship-level performance which is something expected out of him. Now with the millions of dollars pouring in, the expectations will go through the roof.

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While we wait for the start of a new season, his contract extension is met with mostly negative reactions. Here are some of the most notable comments:

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One fan said that Clarkson is not worth the money

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Meanwhile, Rich Paul received praise for pulling this off

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Do you think Clarkson’s extension will help the Utah Jazz? Tell us in the comments below!

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Prateek Singh

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Prateek Singh is a senior NBA writer for EssentiallySports, known for his insightful coverage of the league. With a deep passion for basketball fueled by the late Kobe Bryant's championship runs, Prateek has built his writing career on astute analysis and a firm understanding of the game. His area of expertise lies in breaking down trade reports and their implications for fans. His heartwarming coverage of tributes to NBA legend Magic Johnson’s father after his passing saw very high ratios of fan engagement. While this serves as a step closer to him writing a biography on his idol Kobe Bryant, for now, his focus is on delivering trustworthy coverage of the league he loves.

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