To extend, you need to overpay!

Just how it is, to keep a player from free agency, you will have to come with a great fuckin offer. Otherwise sign him during free agency. Ive heard way too many people complaining about how hard it is to extend guys. This league is one of the few that allows in season extensions, so it is a luxury to be able to have that option. If you dont want to pay as much as we want, let him free and bid on him like everyone else.