Dyson Daniels has been rewarded for his breakout NBA campaign, landing a lucrative contract extension that places him on the podium of Australia’s highest-paid athletes.

On the eve of his fourth NBA season, the Atlanta Hawks guard has agreed to a four-year rookie contract extension worth $154 million.

That works out to be $38 million a season, on par with Boomers teammate Josh Giddey’s new salary at the Chicago Bulls.

It surpasses the deal of Philadelphia star and NFL champion Jordan Mailata ($33 million).

Ben Simmons, who signed a five-year, $270 million deal with Philadelphia in 2019, is out of contract and still without a deal ahead of the NBA season’s first games on Wednesday (AEST).

Golfer Cameron Smith left the PGA Tour for LIV Golf in 2022 on a sign-up deal reportedly worth

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