Overview

• The four-year, $285.4 million deal carries an average annual salary of $71.35 million, the highest in NBA history.
• Gilgeous-Alexander’s contract covers the 2027-28 through 2030-31 seasons and must clear the NBA’s moratorium on signings before taking effect.
• His MVP, Finals MVP and scoring title trifecta powered Oklahoma City to its first NBA championship and triggered supermax eligibility.
• He opted for a four-year extension rather than waiting to pursue a five-year, $380 million supermax next summer to preserve team flexibility.
• The Thunder now face salary cap considerations for securing rising stars Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren under looming rookie-max extension deadlines.