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Thunder Lock Up Championship Core With Three Max Extensions

The three contract extensions total $822 million, securing the franchise’s core through the 2030-31 season.

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Jun 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) reacts after scoring against the Indiana Pacers during the second half of game seven of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander signed a four-year supermax extension on July 1 worth $285.4 million, making him the NBA’s highest-paid player.
  • Chet Holmgren agreed on July 9 to a fully guaranteed five-year rookie max extension for $239 million, with escalators boosting it to $250 million.
  • Jalen Williams followed on July 10 with a five-year rookie max deal that can reach $287 million through performance incentives.
  • The combined value of the three deals runs through the 2030-31 season and cements a multi-decade title window for Oklahoma City.
  • With the Big Three locked in under max contracts, the Thunder now turn to building a supporting cast within evolving salary-cap constraints.