If Harper lives up to his potential, he can sign an extension with the Spurs that counts up to 25 percent of the $141-million salary cap. If he becomes a truly elite player — i.e., capable of landing on an all-NBA team during his first four years in the league — he can sign one that reaches 30 percent of the cap.

Rutgers University is in full celebration mode after two of its players were taken in the first five picks of the NBA Draft on Wednesday night.

Could Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper serve as assistant GMs for Rutgers basketball, writing big checks for the roster? It's a growing trend in the NBA.