

NBA:
What is the risk-reward balance of offering Hachimura a full max extension vs waiting for free agency?
Qwiket AI:
Full max exposes LA to long-term cap tax and potential misalignment with a Dončić-era window. Waiting could preserve flexibility but risks losing Hachimura for nothing. A middle ground—an extended, structured deal—might optimize both present value and future upside.
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New Orleans Pelicans: