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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Inks Four-Year, $285M Supermax With Thunder

At $71.25 million per year, the extension forces the Thunder to recalibrate their payroll ahead of extensions for Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren.

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Overview

  • The four-year deal runs from 2027-28 through 2030-31 after Gilgeous-Alexander finishes the final two seasons of his rookie-scale contract.
  • With an average salary of $71.25 million per season, the extension sets a new NBA record for highest annual pay.
  • General manager Sam Presti maintained strict confidentiality around contract talks, declining to discuss details publicly before reports surfaced.
  • The commitment heightens salary cap strain as the Thunder prepare extension negotiations for Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren.
  • Former Thunder champion Kendrick Perkins has suggested trading bench players Jaylin Williams and Isaiah Joe to create additional cap flexibility.