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Surely AD will not expect a max contract when he's next eligible, at age 35. He has a PO for the 27-28 season for ~$65M, but beyond that I don't see him getting another max, or anywhere close. Ideally, he gets comfy here, helps with a couple of deep playoff runs while watching Flagg mature, then declines his PO to sign a 3-1 contract at a reduced rate to extend his paydays and help with roster building. But that's probably just me having too much holiday cheer.

I have heard suggested a Kyrie type contract (which is significantly less than his max extension).  In my mind there is a high probably that contract would turn into an albatross relatively soon.