According to Shams, the player's agent revealed that the Trail Blazers agreed to sign a four-year, $90 million early contract extension with guard Seldon Sharp, the 22nd No. 7 overall pick.

As a result, seven of the 2022 first-round picks have already renewed their contracts in advance. The previous six are Benqueiro ($241 million in five years), Holmgren ($241 million in five years), Jabari Smith ($122 million in five years), Keegan Murray ($140 million in five years), Jaylen Williams ($241 million in five years), and Jovic ($62.5 million in four years).

Three of the second-round picks signed early contract extensions. They are Nembhard (three-year, $59 million early renewal with the Pacers), Jaylin Williams (three-year, $24 million early renewal with the Thunder), and Jaden Hardy (three-year, $18 million early renewal with the Mavericks).