Melanie Fidler/Getty ImagesThe Houston Rockets and No. According to Jonathan Feigen, the Houston Chronicle, Jalen Green, the No. 2 overall pick, agreed to terms of his rookie contract.The rookie salary scale for the second overall pick is $7.5 million the first year, $7.9million the second year, and $8.2million for the third year. The player can then be granted a fourth year option by the team at a 26.2 per cent increase in his third-year salary.Teams can offer up to 120 per cent of the allotted amount under the collective bargaining agreement. Feigen reported that Green will receive $9 million his first year, which is the maximum allowed.Green made $500,000 last season while playing for the NBA G League IIgnite team. Green was the first Ignite player to sign. Now, he will have the opportunity to demonstrate how the Ignite developmental team prepares prospects for the NBA.In 15 regular-season games last year, Fresno's native Californian averaged 17.9 points and 4.1 rebounds, as well as 2.8 assists. He scored 30 points and had seven assists, five boards, and scored 30 in a playoff match.Houston continues to rebuild its infrastructure after the departure of Russell Westbrook and James Harden. Green, along with Jae'Sean Tate and Christian Wood, will now be central to this effort. Green has already signed his second professional contract with the Rockets, continuing his development.
