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Ujiri: Raps 'in a good place' on FVV extension

Fred VanVleet Fred VanVleet - The Canadian Press
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Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri says the team is in "a good place" ahead of a potential extension for All-Star point guard Fred VanVleet.

VanVleet, 28, is eligible to sign an extension as of Oct. 17.

Ujiri says the team has already had conversations with VanVleet and his representation.

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"Whether it's now or later on, Fred is beloved to us," Ujiri said. "...Hopefully, we'll figure [it out]."

A native of Rockford, IL, VanVleet is headed into the third season of a four-year, $85 million deal.

An All-Star for the first time last season, VanVleet averaged a career-high 20.3 points on .403 shooting, 6.7 assists and 4.4 boards over 37.9 minutes a night in 65 games in 2021-2022.

Undrafted out of Wichita State, VanVleet is entering his seventh NBA season.